Title
Kain Tenun in Purple and Red with Jalur and Stylised Blossom Motifs in Gold
Year/Period
Early 20th Century
Region
East Coast, Malaysia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 102.0 x 196.4 cm
Accession No.
2024-00993
Collection of
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.
