Limar Songket Shawl

ca. 20th Century

Unit Pengelola Museum Seni
Jakarta, Indonesia

The term Limar is a term used in Palembang, Sumatra Island to indicate full delicate motif in the middle of the cloth with ikat technique using purple, maroon red, light green, blue and yellow. This cloth combines ikat and songket.

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Details

Title: Limar Songket Shawl
Date Created: ca. 20th Century
Location Created: Mentok, Bangka Island
Physical Dimensions: 200 x 90 cm
Provenance: Received as a gift from Mrs. Lasmidjah Hardi
Type: Weaving
Medium: Silk

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