Sumatra’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Tapis (Woman's Sarong)
Indonesian, Sumatra, Lampong region
Sari/ Sarong
Indonesia, Sumatra
Ceremonial Hanging (Palepai)
Paminggir people Lampung area, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Woman's Ceremonial Skirt (Tapis)
Abung Indonesia, South Sumatra, Lampung
Ceremonial Skirt (tapis)
Abung people Indonesia, South Sumatra, Lampung area
Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain songket lepus)
Malay Indonesia, South Sumatra, Lampung
Shoulder Cloth (selendang pelangi)
Indonesia, South Sumatra, Palembang area
Ceremonial Skirt (Sarong songket)
Minangkabau Indonesia, Sumatra
Shoulder or Skirt Cloth (kain bidak)
Indonesia, South Sumatra, Pasemah area
Ceremonial Cloth (tampan)
Paminggir people Indonesia, South Sumatra, Lampung area, Lampung Bay
Skirt Cloth (songket balapak)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra
Abung people Indonesia, South Sumatra, northern Lampung area, Monggala
Cover for Ceremonial Betel Stand (tutuik or saputangan siriah)
Indonesia, West Sumatra, Minangkabau area, Silungkang
Tampan (Ceremonial Cloth)
Paminggir Indonesia, South Sumatra, Lampung
Woman's Ceremonial Cloth (Tapis)
Paminggir Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung
Shoulder or Head Cloth (selendang)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra, Tanjung Sungayang area
Woman's Ceremonial Skirt (tapis)
Paminggir people Indonesia, South Sumatra, Lampung area
Tapis (Ceremonial or Wedding Skirt)
Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung
Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang)
Minangkabau people Indonesia, West Sumatra, Solok village