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Malay people
Ceremonial shoulder cloth and sash
[kain nyulam]
19th century Palembang region south Sumatra Indonesia
silk, natural dyes, gold thread, sequins
embroidery, applique, stitch-resist dyeing
83.5 (h) x 190.0 (w) cm
Conserved with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
NGA 1989.1495
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