Flower Pattern Lampung Tapis Chain-stitch embroidery is one of

Chain-stitch embroidery is one of the earliest embroidery stitches practiced in India

The long fringe was left gathered into tassels

Traditional designs were created by professional embroiderers and included parrots and flowers as seen here

It was worn by women as a symbol of wealth and status related to their husband or family

In very good condition with a 1

Flower Pattern Lampung Tapis Chain-stitch embroidery is one ofA Lampung tapis from the Lampung province of Sumatra. Late 19th or early 20th Century. This piece measures 48 x 46 if the side seam is opened. The tapis was once considered a valuable commodity and often traded for gold and silver. It was worn by women as a symbol of wealth and status related to their husband or family. They took months to make. This one with a flower design was likely for the wife of a high ranking chief. It is large and richly