Kain Tenun in Purple and Red with Jalur and Stylised Blossom Motifs in Gold

This kain tenun, a traditional textile cherished in the Malay Archipelago since the 15th century, woven with purple and red cotton thread, features a unique panel adorned with jalur and stylised blossom motifs in gold thread. This panel is positioned at the centre of the wearer's waist and serves as a decorative focal point. It is traditionally secured around the hip or waist by tying it into a knot or wrapping it multiple times. Due to the stylised blossom motifs and the gold thread, this textile would have been primarily reserved for festive and formal occasions.

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