The combination of a refined handwoven silk piece with a simple green cotton piece in this songket from Sumatra, Indonesia, shows the wild beauty of tradition combining the ordinary with the special. The contrast between the refined woven silk part representing a floral motif and a plain green piece of cotton lend the textile a unique character, inviting an appreciation of its texture.
Sized as a traditional sarong, this type of clothing holds a special place in ceremonial life. Worn by both men and women during important occasions across Indonesia and other Asian countries, songket textiles embody rich heritage of craftsmanship and cultural expression.
The combination of a refined handwoven silk piece with a simple green cotton piece in this songket from Sumatra, Indonesia, shows the wild beauty of tradition combining the ordinary with the special. The contrast between the refined woven silk part representing a floral motif and a plain green piece of cotton lend the textile a unique character, inviting an appreciation of its texture.
Sized as a traditional sarong, this type of clothing holds a special place in ceremonial life. Worn by both men and women during important occasions across Indonesia and other Asian countries, songket textiles embody rich heritage of craftsmanship and cultural expression.
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