Woman’s Tube Skirt (Tapis)
Tapis is worn by women in Lampung as ceremonial dress. This tapis is patterned with bands of warp sripes and gold thread embroidery.
Title: Woman’s Tube Skirt (Tapis)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: 1850-1900
Geography: Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung
Culture: Abung
Medium: Cotton, metallic thread
Technique: Plain weave, embroidery
Dimensions: 60 x 117 cm (23 5/8 x 46 in)
Classification: Costumes; principal attire (lower body)
Credit Line: Gift of Helena Hernmarck in memory of Mary Kahlenberg, 2022
Object ID Number: 2022.12.KT675