Ceremonial textile / wrap (pagne) / sari - Textile - 284 cm - 82 cm
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Hand-woven silk ceremonial textile in a bright fuchsia center field with beige borders, measuring 284 × 82 cm, from South-East Asia (Cambodia, Thailand) or Southern India, dating to circa 1950–1970, in used condition with some wear and age-related stains and a small hole in the light border.
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Grand ceremonial textile / ceremonial silk sari with stylized temple motifs (Tumpal / Candi) – Southeast Asia (Cambodia / Thailand) or South India, mid-20th century
Description :
A grand, handwoven ceremonial textile in fine silk, distinguished by a very bright fuchsia central field bordered by geometric scaliform motifs evoking the structure of stūpas or temples (Tumpal / Candi). The fabric is framed by wide beige/cream side borders and finished at each end with long braided fringe, tied by hand.
The central assembly features fine longitudinal stitching, and the refined edgework/testimony to traditional artisanal weaving.
Object features :
Object type: Ceremonial textile / Sarong / Sari
Material: Handwoven silk
Technique: Artisanal weaving with formed motifs / brocade in a frieze (Tumpal)
Origin: Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand) or India
Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950–1970)
Colors: Fuchsia / intense magenta, beige/cream borders
Dimensions: 284 x 82 cm
Condition:
Condition ranges from used to good for an antique silk textile. Notably, several wear items to mention for sale:
Presence of a small hole in the silk at the level of the light border (visible in the detail).
Some light stains/evaporation halos of moisture or color transfer on the cream areas.
Creases from storage and minor fragility in the silk threads in places, fringes intact and well preserved.
Grand ceremonial textile / ceremonial silk sari with stylized temple motifs (Tumpal / Candi) – Southeast Asia (Cambodia / Thailand) or South India, mid-20th century
Description :
A grand, handwoven ceremonial textile in fine silk, distinguished by a very bright fuchsia central field bordered by geometric scaliform motifs evoking the structure of stūpas or temples (Tumpal / Candi). The fabric is framed by wide beige/cream side borders and finished at each end with long braided fringe, tied by hand.
The central assembly features fine longitudinal stitching, and the refined edgework/testimony to traditional artisanal weaving.
Object features :
Object type: Ceremonial textile / Sarong / Sari
Material: Handwoven silk
Technique: Artisanal weaving with formed motifs / brocade in a frieze (Tumpal)
Origin: Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand) or India
Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950–1970)
Colors: Fuchsia / intense magenta, beige/cream borders
Dimensions: 284 x 82 cm
Condition:
Condition ranges from used to good for an antique silk textile. Notably, several wear items to mention for sale:
Presence of a small hole in the silk at the level of the light border (visible in the detail).
Some light stains/evaporation halos of moisture or color transfer on the cream areas.
Creases from storage and minor fragility in the silk threads in places, fringes intact and well preserved.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Asie du Sud-Est (Cambodge, Thaïlande) ou Inde
Material
Handwoven silk
Model
Ceremonial textile / wrap (pagne) / sari
Country of origin
Asia
Length
284 cm
Width
82 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1950-1970
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