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Item:Borneo Dayak Throw Hanging ANCIENT MOTIF 2M RARE

Borneo Dayak Throw Hanging ANCIENT MOTIF 2M RARE

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Item number:380173863795
Item location:Borneo, Malaysia
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You are bidding one new, spectacular piece of Pua Kumbu Rug with traditional Dyaks Motif.

"Pua Kumbu", is a Borneo Island's well-known tribal textile, a fabric, that was also known as ritual cloth. It is mainly, & traditionally handwoven by Iban (largest Dayak tribe in Borneo) women, acclaimed as the finest weavers in all of Borneo. Pua Kumbu weavings were used mainly in ritual, ceremonies & festival associated with their traditional religion & beliefs of their people. It serves as a means of communication between this world & the other world of ancestors, spirits & gods.

This native woven cloth of the Iban of Sarawak, is no longer confined to use as wall-hangings and table cloth, they are now specially made for fashion and furnishings. Weavers use dyes made from roots, bark leaves and other vegetation. These natural dyes are closely guarded secrets and getting the right tones is a difficult skill that requires much experience. Dying often takes months and the cotton yarn is dyed many times to get the right shade. Traditional designs come from the Iban environment and universe. Most can be traced back to the ancient (Tree of Life), a spiritual vision of the world filled with creatures of the rainforest. 

 

Besides conveying artistry, the pua kumbu is regarded as a status symbol in Iban society, a sign of material wealth, social rank and prestige. A young girl¡¦s matrimonial worth and value is considerably increased if she possesses good weaving skills. The best pieces are given as dowry during betrothal ceremonies. 

 

 

A piece of wooven Pua Kumbu or Ritual Cloth of Iban native

 

Ancient motifs & natural colours

 

Huge, measuring approximately 2x1m or 6'7" x 3'3" ( Due to huge size, the piece was folded into half for photo)

 

Perfect as throw, curtain, wall hanging, runner, blanket or tribal textile collection

 

Origin from Borneo Island

 

Low, no reserve price.The item will be shipped using recorded air mail to ensure it reaches you safely. Please allow 7-14 days for delivery. Any question please email me and Happy Bidding!!





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