Museum Quality very large Pua Kumbu ceremonial cloth from Iban Dayak people Borneo Kalimantan Island Indonesia, good condition in large size: 210 cm x 112 cm

This museum quality Pua Kumbu with interlocking pattern possibly from Saribas area from 19th century, they have special place in Dayak society as family heirloom.

Museum Quality very large Pua Kumbu ceremonial cloth from Dayak people Borneo Kalimantan Island Indonesia, good condition in large size: 218 cm x 99 cm

This museum quality Pua Kumbu possibly with buah terabai shield pattern from 19th century, they have special place in Dayak society as family heirloom.

Museum Quality very large Pua Kumbu ceremonial cloth from Dayak people Borneo Kalimantan Island Indonesia, good condition in large size: 206 cm x 108 cm

This museum quality Pua Kumbu with buah baya crocodile pattern from 19th century , they have special place in Dayak society as family heirloom.

Museum Quality very large Pua Kumbu ceremonial cloth from Dayak people Borneo Kalimantan Island Indonesia, good condition in large size: 213 cm x 117 cm

This museum quality Pua Kumbu with buah berasok interlocking pattern possibly from Saribas area from early 1900, they have special place in Dayak society as family heirloom.

Museum quality very large Tatibin ceremonial cloth from Kotaagung district Lampung south Sumatra Indonesia 18 - 19th century. good condition please see picture for detail size: 99 cm x 40 cm

Tatibin cloth used for ceremonial ocassion by Lampung people such as weeding, birth or death, they have special place in their society as family heirloom. These cloth has been extinct most of their villages has been wiped out because of big tsunami due Krakatao vulcano eruption in late 19th century.

Museum quality very large Tatibin ceremonial ship cloth from Kotaagung district Lampung south Sumatra Indonesia 18 - 19th century. good condition please see picture for detail size: 100 cm x 40 cm

Tatibin larger type from Tampan and smaller type than Palepai, these cloth used for ceremonial ocassion by Lampung people such as weeding, birth or death, they have special place in their society as family heirloom...

Museum quality very large Tampan ceremonial cloth from Kalianda district Lampung south Sumatra Indonesia 18 - 19th century. good condition please see picture for detail size: 66 cm x 80 cm

Tampan cloth used for ceremonial ocassion by Lampung people such as weeding, birth or death, they have special place in their society as family heirloom. These cloth has been extinct most of their villages has been wiped out because of big tsunami due Krakatao vulcano eruption in late 19th century.

Museum quality very large Tampan ceremonial cloth from Komering district Lampung south Sumatra Indonesia 18 - 19th century. good condition please see picture for detail size: 67 cm x 73 cm

Tampan cloth used for ceremonial ocassion by Lampung people such as weeding, birth or death, they have special place in their society as family heirloom. These cloth has been extinct most of their villages has been wiped out because of big tsunami due Krakatao vulcano eruption in late 19th century.

Rare men’s loin cloth from the Northern Chin, Haka group Burma. Mantle of Merit: Barbara Fraser has a good write up on these, and has a couple of pieces dating to late 19th to early 20th century, she also writes these were rarely used after 1950 circa first half 20th century. The two end panels are different colors of which the lighter blue colored is original while the darker piece.. Made from hand spun cotton with silk patterns...

Beautiful women’s apron style skirt from the Bahnar (Ba Na) ethnic group, Central Highlands of Vietnam. Woven from fine handspun cotton using all indigo and natural dyes. The weaving is very intricate and refined, note the use of narrow warp ikat bands throughout this piece. This piece is has small tear at the corner (see last enlargement) and a couple of frays but otherwise excellent condition and dates to 1960 to 1970...

Lao, continuous supplementary weft “kit” woven festival banner. This is created from all handspun silk and natural dyes. I acquired in Vientiane, Laos in 2010, and this is highest quality of this type of weave available. Included is simple hand carved “elephant” textile hanger. An exceptional home décor accent piece. Please note I put a grain of rice in the last enlargement to highlight the detail of this work. L: 186cm/73in and W: 18cm/7in.

A fine woman's ceremonial sarong from Lampung Sumatra, woven in two parts, the striped cotton fabric decorated with couched gold-wrapped thread work and mica sequins. The four blue stripes embroidered in white and red silk threads. Condition: traces of age and usage, wear, missing mica sequins and threads, uncleaned, thin areas, few small holes. Dimension: 116.5 x 133.5 cm

Beautiful woman’s shawl from Java circa 1950 with floral (buketan) design, from the Pekolongan or Lasem area North Java. There are a couple of 5mm holes and a minor tear noted in last enlargements. Ex Dr John Yu, collection Australia. L: 190cm/75in and W: 85cm/33.5in.

Colorful Stieng woman’s wrap around skirt from the Xtiêng (Stieng), estimated population of 7000, minority Binh Duong Province and Dong Nai Province of southeastern Vietnam. Hand woven with handspun cotton field and patterns of combination synthetic and cotton commercial yarns, this piece dates to circa 1970 to 1980 (i.e. post Vietnam War era). The Keith Harring (ish) anthropomorphic images are quite unusual. Provenance- Rob C. Clark Ethnobotanist PhD. Excellent condition, no damage...

This warrior vest from Indonesian is made of bone and plant fibers from the Toraja people of Sulawesi front measures 20 inches long back measures 26 inches long width across ta under arm 19 inches

A pair of Burmese wooden textile tools with bird design.

Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 16 C.M. / Width 4.8 - 5.2 C.M. / Depth 6.2 - 6.8 C.M.
Height including stand: 29.7 - 33.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Beautiful, unopened, three paneled, semi antique, woman’s sarong from Flores Island (probably Ende), Indonesia. Circa 1950 +/-. All hand spun and woven cotton and natural dyes. Very soft and in perfect condition. The incorporation of indigo dyes is quite subtle giving it the depth. L: 142cm/56in and W: 158cm/60in. Free Shipping

Exceptional semi antique, over 70 years old, two paneled Tai Daeng (Red Tai) blanket from Northern Laos with supplementary weft silk Chinese Shou longevity character medallions and key fret design. The last time I was in Vientiane (13 years ago) textiles of this quality are no longer to be found. There are two repairs noted in enlargements 2 & 3 as well as some minor weft design loss...