1440 Antique Iban Wedding Skirt Beaded Band Kain Lekok 2500-5000 300 x 58cm

300 x 58cm

the designs are large

Good condition - with some wear and tear present

'Costumes of the Minority Peoples of China'

Acquired from an Austrian Auction House

1440 Antique Iban Wedding Skirt Beaded Band Kain Lekok 2500-5000 300 x 58cmNoblewoman's wedding ceremonial skirt [kain manik lekok] Museum Quality Early 20th century. The beadwork is denser than usual, has an arrangement seen only in older pieces, has beads of several colors and has well elaborated figurative motifs. Overall the beadwork is among the best in this category of textiles. This is a very special piece! Maloh people, West Kalimantan, Borneo Beaded skirt powerful spirit motif. Beads, sequins and shells