1447 Antique Iban Pua Kumbu Sungkit Woven Textile form_Large-Wall-Hanging Wall Panels with rare golden

Wall Panels with rare golden mirrors with Masru borders from the Rabari tribe of Kutch

Unparalleled example

The end panels are covered in extremely fine silk embroidery in geometric patterns and Chinese characters

*From the Masterpiece collection

depict Vishnu in various activities

1447 Antique Iban Pua Kumbu Sungkit Woven Textile form_Large-Wall-Hanging Wall Panels with rare goldenAntique Iban Pua Kumbu Sungkit Weaving This type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one. 19th century ceremonial weaving, "Pua kombu kumbu sungkit" in hand spun cotton. In this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft. Such textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works. The sungkit weaving process is now extinct. Iban people (a