Indonesian Songket Grounds were always horizontally striped

Grounds were always horizontally striped to add additional layers as in this case of gold wrapped thread in pyramid like shapes

The decorative designs are derived from symbols originating in ancient Persia

fashion and status

In very good condition with a few small repairs

brick red and black stripes hand-dyed with natural organic dyes

Indonesian Songket Grounds were always horizontally stripedThis is a beautiful 19th Century Indonesian textile. It is hand woven likely in Bali in silk, and hand dyed with natural dyes. Similar to the songket silver metallic threads are woven in last to stand out against the background and make for a shimmery effect. The figures are symbols of early tribal motifs which often indicated that when transformed into a garment the wearer had wealth and status. The colors in this textile are lush. Condition Good.