CEREMONIAL SONGKET – “The Radiance of Two Empires”
Sumatra or Gujarat – ca. 1880–1920
Artistic Description:
This majestic textile piece, entitled “The Radiance of Two Empires”, consists of two symmetrical ceremonial panels entirely handwoven using fine silk threads and authentic gold and silver metallic threads. It represents a work of exceptional ornamental richness, featuring interlaced floral and geometric motifs arranged in perfect vertical symmetry.
Its stylistic identity places it within the ceremonial songket tradition of Southeast Asia — most notably Palembang, Sumatra, or possibly Gujarat, India — where such pieces were reserved for royal, ritual, or sacred contexts. The lustrous red silk background is overlaid with a brilliant metallic brocade that covers most of the surface, evoking prestige, spiritual significance, and imperial grandeur.The mirrored design between both panels suggests they were intended as throne hangings, ritual curtains, or altar textiles.
Due to their outstanding state of preservation, technical intricacy, and the rarity of surviving as an original matched pair, these panels stand out as a rare and important example of high ceremonial textile artistry.
Dimensions: 2 x 130 x 63 cm (each panel)
Total weight: 450 g
Condition: Excellent – no damage, no loose threads, superb preservation
Provenance: Private collection of the AStücke family preserved in perfect condition within the family legacy, this piece is part of a set of ritual and artistic textiles of great rarity and beauty, carefully preserved for generations.
SKU: 3642153761351186
COD: SONG19-2PANRJ351186
SONGKET ON TWO SYMMETRICAL CEREMONIAL PANELS FROM INDONESIA – ca. 1880-1920
• Shipping:
All orders are shipped from Switzerland via DHL or SwissPost, with insurance and tracking number provided.
• Domestic shipping: Orders are prepared within 2 business days after purchase confirmation and receipt of payment.
• International shipping: Orders are prepared within 3 business days after purchase confirmation and receipt of payment.
All import duties, customs documentation, and additional charges required by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
📩 If you have any questions or concerns before purchasing, please contact us at: info@dlux-antique.com• Returns & Exchanges:
Returns are generally not accepted once the item has been purchased and delivered to the address provided by the customer, unless the buyer presents a valid and verifiable reason, subject to our approval.
• If a return is accepted, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
• Items must be returned in the same condition as received and in their original packaging.
• Refunds will be processed only after the item is received and inspected, and a 30% fee will be deducted to cover handling and transaction costs.
🔁 Due to the exclusive and one-of-a-kind nature of the items, exchanges are not available, unless there happens to be an identical item in stock.• Cancellations:
In general, cancellations are not accepted.
However, if a purchase was made in error and this can be clearly demonstrated, please contact us immediately at: (info@dlux-antique.com) to initiate a cancellation request.• Item Condition:
Many items in this store are exclusive and sold as new, pre-owned, vintage, or antique.
The condition of each item will be clearly indicated, and any visible flaws will be shown in photographs whenever possible.
🔎 Please carefully review all photos, as they are considered part of the item’s description.
🧵 For antique, vintage, or delicate items, no returns will be accepted once delivery has been completed to the address provided by the buyer.• Additional Information:
Further details about any item’s condition or description can be requested via email at: info@dlux-antique.com
The absence of a specific statement about the item’s condition does not imply any form of warranty.
Please also refer to our Terms & Conditions of Sale.
