A work made of silk, plain weave; cut and drawn threadwork embroidered with silk in weaving stitching filling; attached silk edge cord and corner tassels of silk, wrapped; wrapping threads embroidered in knotted buttonhole stitches; cut fringe.

Cover for Ceremonial Betel Stand (tutuik or saputangan siriah)

Early 20th century

Indonesia, West Sumatra, Minangkabau area, Silungkang

Sumatra

Silk, plain weave; cut and drawn threadwork embroidered with silk in weaving stitching filling; attached silk edge cord and corner tassels of silk, wrapped; wrapping threads embroidered in knotted buttonhole stitches; cut fringe

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