Title
Woman's ceremonial tubeskirt
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lampung, South Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: L127 x W119 cm
Accession No.
1997-04523
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This ceremonial skirt, known as ‘tapis’, features two broad bands of what appears to be floral design. Tapis were considered symbols of prestige and wealth for the wearer. They used to be worn during ceremonies of the life-cycle such as initiation and death, although in recent times it is usually worn during weddings.
