Textile - 183 cm - 85 cm

For sale is a sumptuous, handwoven Ulos from the 60s/70s, directly from a Batak family (dowry stock).
This fabric wonderfully enhances wooden pieces in their warmth.
For example, Danish mid-century teak and palisander furniture are stylishly complemented. (See photos)
Length: 183 cm
Width: 85 cm
In the colors beige, black/gray, dark red
Minimal weaving knots.
Material intact.
Yarn hand-spun
Handwoven; production time approx. 2 weeks.

Wissenswertes und Kultur der Batak auf Samosir
Cultural center: The island is mainly inhabited by the Toba Batak people. They are known for their traditional wooden houses with distinctive curved gabled roofs (called Jabu Batak).
Traditional handwoven fabrics of the Batak on Samosir Island (in Lake Toba, Sumatra) are called Ulos. In German they are often referred to as Ulos cloths. These elaborately decorated fabrics are deeply rooted in the culture and are worn at all major life events such as weddings, births, and funerals.
Meaning and production of Ulos cloths: An Ulos is far more than just clothing; it is a symbol of warmth, blessing, and affection. Traditional production is carried out by intricate handwork on a backstrap loom. Here the weavers weave the threads, thread by thread, into geometric patterns. Often traditional natural dyes are also used. There are many different types and patterns of Ulos that differ in color, shape, and use:
Ulos Ragi Hotang: This cloth is traditionally used at weddings to wish the couple a long and stable marriage.
Ulos Mangiring: Often given at the birth of the first child to symbolize health and happiness.
Ulos Sibolang: A traditional shoulder cloth with great ceremonial significance.
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The island of Samosir (Indonesian: Pulau Samosir) is a breathtaking volcanic island in the enormous crater lake Danau Toba in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. It is the cultural heart of the indigenous Batak people and is known for its unique architecture, historic sites, and spectacular natural landscapes.