314 Exquisite ANtique Sumatra Weaving Tampan Shipcloth Textile idea_collectible Hand-spun cotton

Hand-spun cotton

5 cm long)

handwoven un-dyed khaddar cotton base

then the threads are laid out parallel to each other and dyed according to the design intended

Both faces filled with embroidery

314 Exquisite ANtique Sumatra Weaving Tampan Shipcloth Textile idea_collectible Hand-spun cottonExquisite Sumatra Tampan Shipcloth Late 1800s Likely from Brani, Sumatra Condition is poor many areas of damage. Drawing is amazing. *** This is among my favorite pieces and am reluctant to sell it so I've priced it higher to reflect my separation anxiety. *** *** This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains,