Tapis (Indonesian weaving style)
Tapis being sold at the store in Indonesia | |
| Type | Art Fabric |
|---|---|
| Material | silk, cotton, gold, silver |
| Place of origin | Lampung, Indonesia |
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Tapis (Rejang: ꤳꤶꥇꤼ꥓; Indonesian: kain tapis or simply tapis) is a traditional Tenun style and also refers to resulting cloth that originated from Lampung, Indonesia. It consists of a striped, naturally-coloured cloth embroidered with warped and couched gold thread. Traditionally using floral motifs, it has numerous variations. It is generally worn ceremonially, although it can be used as a decoration. It is considered one of the symbols of Lampung and Lampungese.