Photo credit: A. H. Nufus, F. U. Ningrum, P. A. Permatasari with the permission of Textile Museum Jakarta, Indonesia

songket lepus berakam

south sumatra – Indonesia

“Virtues of sincerity and purity that spark beyond the beauty of the beholders

Kain Songket Lepus Berakam is a traditional tubular garment exclusively worn by women. It holds great significance, serving as a breast cloth for brides or a shoulder cloth for young women, particularly in formal settings. The exquisite kembang manggis or mangosten flower motif adorning the fabric represents the virtues of sincerity and purity. “Lepus” refers to the intricate gold-thread weaving that covers the entire surface of the cloth, known as Songket, while “berakam” signifies the beautiful embroidery that enhances its overall splendor.

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The Javanese Yogyakarta King and Queen royal attire decorated with the Parang Rusak motif, a special pattern reserved for the royals until the end of 19th CE exhibited in Museum Batik Indonesia. Photo credit: @Asri H. Nufus, Fitri U. Ningrum, and Puspita A. Permatasari 2023

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