1580 Old Woven Figurative Pua Sungkit with Tree of Life origin_jbb This set appears to be

This set appears to be from the Mysore group

Only tribal people could produce such work that is bursting with uniqueness and character

The ceremonial format juxtaposes the cream elongated diamond (tengahan) reserved in the center with a surrounding design of scattered rich and lacquer blossoms and leaves

Probably using the split ply technique that is also used in making camel girths

55 x 127cm

1580 Old Woven Figurative Pua Sungkit with Tree of Life origin_jbb This set appears to beA rare exceptional sungkit woven cloth with human motifs & Tree of Life Unusual layout as this does not have a repetitive pattern as is usually seen. Instead this has a design layout that the weaver would have had to plan in advance for the whole piece. Tree of Life design with two human figures. Beautiful shade of rust with a few yellow & and a few orange highlights. Estimated to be from the 1950 60s Has minor and even color run in some parts ***