Sumatran Butterfly
Sumatran Butterfly
Beautiful Antique textile from Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a ceremonial embroidery work known for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance, originating from the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia. With butterfly figure possibly representing transformation, beauty, or spiritual freedom. Green silk also symbolizes fertility, prosperity, or connection to nature in Minangkabau tradition.
The Minangkabau culture is matrilineal, and ceremonial textiles often hold significance in marking key life events. Such textiles might have been displayed in homes or used during ceremonial gatherings to signify wealth, status, and connection to tradition.
Circa: 1900 - 1920
Hand-crafted in Florence by a renowned master of evening clutches and plated with 24K gold, each clutch is a work of art, showcasing rare antique textiles that feature heritage techniques woven and embroidered as long as a century ago, by skilled women of various ethnic origins.
- 24k gold plated.
- Optional chain strap
- 21cm X 12 x 3,5cm
- Magnetic fastening
- Lambskin interior
- Interior pocket
- Made in Italy
*Antique textiles can have loose stitching or minor faults. These are part of of their charm and character but does not in any way affects the quality of the bags.