Woman’s Tube Skirt (Tapis)

Tapis is worn by women in Lampung as ceremonial dress. This tapis is patterned with bands of warp stripes 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: 42 x 47 cm (16 1/2 x 18 1/2 in)
Classification: Costumes; principal attire (lower body)
Credit Line: Gift of Helena Hernmarck in memory of Mary Kahlenberg, 2022
Object ID Number: 2022.12.KT741