Antique Sumatra Tapis Sarong Textile Heavy Metallic Threads XX868

Description

A sensational piece with heavy gold threads and golden and silver ribbons on a on a striped cotton ground.  It has been folded in half and seamed such that if you let out the seam you would have a 53” width.
The condition is excellent, especially for its age.  We note some areas of light soil, as pictured, and some repairs made to the selvages.
26-1/2” wide x 47” long