Sumatran ship banner sails in to London rug and textile fair
It is rare to find a well-preserved example of a 19th century 'palepai'.
Emanating from Sumatra, these ritual textile banners or ‘ship cloths’ were susceptible to the toll…
It is rare to find a well-preserved example of a 19th century 'palepai'.
Emanating from Sumatra, these ritual textile banners or ‘ship cloths’ were susceptible to the toll…