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Woman's Ceremonial Skirt (Tapis)late 19th to early 20th century

Not on view
Woven textile with dense horizontal bands of geometric zigzag and scroll motifs in deep burgundy, rust orange, and saffron yellow, with small scattered metallic accents

Unknown, Woman's Ceremonial Skirt (Tapis), late 19th to early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Woman's Ceremonial Skirt (Tapis)
Culture
Kauer people
Place Made
Indonesia, South Sumatra, Lampung
Date Made
late 19th to early 20th century
Medium
Cotton plain weave, silk embroidery, lead-backed mirror appliqué
Dimensions
52 x 43 in. (132 x 109.8 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.73.73.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles