Antique Woman's Ceremonial Tube Kkirt, "Tapis." Gold-wrapped thread couched on natural dyed cotton, Abung people, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 44'' x 51'' (112 x 130 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.