IKAT WITH MICA – “The Mirror of Sumatra” Kavel People, Sumatra, Indonesia – ca. 1940–1960
✧ Artistic Description:
“The Mirror of Sumatra” is a ceremonial textile crafted with refined expertise by the women of the Kavel community in Sumatra, Indonesia. This large fabric, composed of two hand-stitched panels, displays a rich array of multicolored stripes adorned with metallic rosettes, floral embroidery, and abstract geometric designs over a natural indigo-dyed ground.Delicate mica applications lend a shimmering, sacred dimension to the piece, reminiscent of the island's ancestral rituals.
Golden metallic threads and silk embroidery accentuate its ceremonial purpose, while the denim-blue and ochre-red bands highlight the intricate cultural symbology woven into the fabric. Traditionally, textiles of this kind were used as female garments (pareos) during weddings, spiritual festivities, or as decorative wall hangings in noble households.
Dimensions: 123 x 110 cm
Weight: 883 g
Material: Handwoven cotton with silk embroidery and metallic threads
Technique: Ikat weaving, with hand-applied mica (micro-mirrors) and embroidery
Condition: Excellent. No tears, stains, or loose threads. Firm surface and well-preserved original colors. Minor signs of age may be present, consistent with its vintage character.
✧ Provenance: Private collection of the AStücke family, part of a collection of historic Southeast Asian textiles, kept in family trunks and preserved in excellent condition. This piece was acquired along with other 20th-century ceremonial ikats and forms part of an exclusive heritage archive.
SKU: 3642153761351177
COD: IKMIKAJN13-351177
IKAT WITH MICA, KAVEL VILLAGE – SUMATRA, SUMATRA – ca. 1940-1960
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