Woman’s Tube Skirt (Tapis)


Title: Woman’s Tube Skirt (Tapis)

Artist: Unknown

Creation Date: 1850-1900

Geography: Indonesia, Sumatra

Culture: Lampung

Medium: Cotton, metallic thread

Technique: Plain weave, embroidery

Dimensions: 43.5 x 50 cm (17 1/4 x 19 5/8 in)

Classification: Costumes; principal attire (lower body)

Credit Line: Gift of Helena Hernmarck in memory of Mary Kahlenberg, 2022

Object ID Number: 2022.12.KT740