1832 Antique Iban Ceremonial Ikat - Vine Pattern XL NEW The main characters are intriguing

The main characters are intriguing as it is hard to tell of these are birds with large jagged jaws or dragons or dinosaurs

160cm x 63cm

Pair of superfine rare hand-embroidered panels from a Yao group known as the White-trouser Yao in Vietnam

faded and worn

1832 Antique Iban Ceremonial Ikat - Vine Pattern XL NEW The main characters are intriguingAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu Among the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. In some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles. Ikat textiles are among the hardest