![]() Also prominent are the ‘spearhead’ (tumpal) motif and smaller rows with geometrical figures. Two favoured motifs of weavers in Palembang – also found on this textile in the central panel - are an eight-pointed star and a rose design with accents of brightly coloured silk thread added to the motif (called bunga Cina or Chinese flower). Songket is traditionally considered an exquisite, luxurious and prestigious traditional fabric, only worn for special occasions, religious festivals, and traditional social functions (source: Wikipedia). In the weaving process the metallic threads are inserted in between the silk or cotton weft (latitudinal) threads in a technique called supplementary weft weaving technique. The metallic threads stand out against the background cloth to create a shimmering effect. It is hand-woven in silk or cotton, and intricately patterned with gold or silver threads. Songket is a fabric that belongs to the brocade family of textiles of the Malay world. Provenance: collected in early 1990s in Yogyakarta made early 20th century. ![]()
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