2046 Antique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Bidang Textile Masterpiece Kalimantan Borneo use_men Has gold illumination - probably

Has gold illumination - probably precious metal warak

Antique Ceremonial Animal Cover

The buta style of the red border is associated with the  period 1740s-1770s

for example portrays Vishnu Narayana (sleeping)

V & A Museum

2046 Antique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Bidang Textile Masterpiece Kalimantan Borneo use_men Has gold illumination - probablyFantastic Antique Iban Ikat Bidang from Kalimantan Among the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of cloth. In some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles. Ikat textiles are among