1842 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat - Anthropomorphic origin_swat-valley Acquired from a UK dealer

Acquired from a UK dealer

Human motifs all over

LITERATURE EXAMPLE: A similar example may be seen in 'North African Textile' by Spring & Hudson on page 63

Some even wear

Some complex patterns such as this one

1842 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat - Anthropomorphic origin_swat-valley Acquired from a UK dealerAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu Among the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. 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 the hardest