(Q589421)

Aesan Gede is a traditional dress of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. This traditional dress made from Songket cloth with silver and gold threads, as well as gold jewelry. This rich and luxurious costume shows the splendor of the Srivijaya empire. This is proof of the legacy that is still well preserved from the Srivijaya empire in terms of royal cloth. (English)

location

South Sumatra

0 references

Songket-weefster op Sumatra's Westkust KITLV 84856.tiff
5,043 × 3,741; 54 MB

media legend

Songket weaver in West Sumatra (English)

location

West Sumatra

point in time

1890

2 references

reference URL

https://digitalcollections.universiteitleiden.nl/view/item/908253

maintained by

Leiden University

Minangkabau vrouw in songket op Sumatra 's Westkust, KITLV 1401947.tiff
2,004 × 3,230; 18.54 MB

media legend

Minangkabau woman in songket attire at Sumatra's West Coast (English)

location

West Sumatra

point in time

1887

2 references

reference URL

https://digitalcollections.universiteitleiden.nl/view/item/844108

maintained by

Leiden University

KITLV - 10836 - Kurkdjian - Soerabaja - Female songket weaver from Surabaya at the pasar malam in Surabaya - 1905-1906.tif
2,044 × 1,446; 8.48 MB

media legend

Female songket weaver at the Pasar Malam in Surabaya (English)

location

Surabaya

4 references

reference URL

https://digitalcollections.universiteitleiden.nl/view/item/903047

maintained by

Leiden University

Photographers’ Identities Catalog ID

286481438

maintained by

Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies

KITLV A1120 - Twee vrouwen in songket, vermoedelijk op Sumatra 's Westkust, KITLV 155491.tiff
3,408 × 2,378; 23.21 MB

media legend

Two women dressed in songket attire at Sumatra's West Coast (English)

location

West Sumatra

point in time

1878

2 references

reference URL

https://digitalcollections.universiteitleiden.nl/view/item/889540

maintained by

Leiden University

KITLV - 94274 - Demmeni, J. - Minangkabau women in songket attire on Sumatra's west coast - circa 1915.tif
5,118 × 4,351; 63.73 MB

media legend

Minangkabau women in songket attire on Sumatra's West Coast (English)

location

West Sumatra

3 references

reference URL

https://digitalcollections.universiteitleiden.nl/view/item/921631

maintained by

Leiden University

maintained by

Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies

Songket-weefster te Ngampel bij Soerabaja, KITLV 5698.tiff
3,538 × 2,789; 28.26 MB

media legend

Songket weaver at Ampel in Surabaya (English)

location

Surabaya

2 references

reference URL

https://digitalcollections.universiteitleiden.nl/view/item/783911

maintained by

Leiden University

Doek Kain songket, AK-MAK-1742-98.jpg
9,595 × 4,303; 6.88 MB

media legend

The songket cloth from South Sumatra (English)

3 references

https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/collectie/AK-MAK-1742-98

maintained by

Rijksmuseum

Songket, Woven on backstrap and Joined 170 X 88cm 20121207 4.JPG
800 × 646; 232 KB

media legend

Balinese songket (English)

location

Bali Island

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Tenunan songket khas Minangkabau.jpg
1,072 × 712; 507 KB

media legend

Songket cloth of Minangkabau (English)

location

West Sumatra

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Tempeldoek Kain songket, AK-MAK-1742-7.jpg
16,803 × 4,061; 11.9 MB

media legend

Balinese songket cloth (English)

1 reference

Siriah gadang songket.jpg
960 × 720; 109 KB

location

West Sumatra

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Songket sarong, metallic thread on silk Singaraja, 1920s, detail.jpg
800 × 554; 264 KB

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Sarong (kain Songket) (Indonesia), early 19th century (CH 18345561).jpg
2,361 × 4,096; 9.66 MB

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Traditional sasak weaving.jpg
3,008 × 2,000; 2.03 MB

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Minangkabau vrouw op Sumatra's Westkust KITLV 84255.tiff
3,281 × 4,918; 46.19 MB

0 references

COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Zijden schouderdoek met gouddraadversiering TMnr 5957-9.jpg
800 × 260; 66 KB

1 reference

collection

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

KITLV - 37393 - Demmeni, J. - Tulp, De - Haarlem - Newlyweds in Minangkabau costume at Tilatang on Sumatra's west coast - 1911.tif
3,362 × 2,173; 20.93 MB

0 references

Bamboofabric.png
242 × 313; 74 KB

media legend

Songket Minangkabau (English)

location

West Sumatra

0 references

KITLV A1120 - Twee vrouwen in songket, vermoedelijk op Sumatra 's Westkust, KITLV 155505.tiff
2,342 × 3,350; 22.47 MB

0 references

COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Zijden doek voor vrouwen TMnr 5957-10.jpg
800 × 492; 80 KB

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KITLV A1120 - Drie vrouwen in songket, vermoedelijk op Sumatra's Westkust.tif
2,022 × 3,420; 19.81 MB

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COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Minangkabau hoofd in adatkleding TMnr 10004926.jpg
653 × 700; 93 KB

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Minangkabau vrouwen in vol ornaat te Padangpandjang, KITLV 182255.tiff
1,642 × 1,015; 4.79 MB

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Heupdoek Kain songket, saput, AK-MAK-1742-12.jpg
8,931 × 6,976; 13.74 MB

0 references

Minangkabau bruidsstoet op Sumatra's Westkust KITLV 179562.tiff
3,069 × 2,142; 18.83 MB

0 references

Doek Kain songket, AK-MAK-1742-94.jpg
11,692 × 4,710; 15.18 MB

0 references

Songket gifts from Sawahlunto (West Sumatra) for the Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.jpg
4,608 × 3,456; 3.88 MB

media legend

Songket gifts from Sawahlunto (West Sumatra) for the Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow (English)

country of origin

Indonesia

1 reference

collection

State Museum of Oriental Art

Doek Kain songket, AK-MAK-1742-93.jpg
11,831 × 4,597; 16.55 MB

location

Sumatra

3 references

reference URL

https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/collectie/AK-MAK-1742-93

Minangkabau vrouw in songket op Sumatra 's Westkust, KITLV 1401946.tiff
2,016 × 3,177; 18.35 MB

media legend

Minangkabau woman in songket attire at Sumatra's West Coast (English)

Minangkabau vrouw in songket op Sumatra 's Westkust (Dutch)

location

West Sumatra

2 references

reference URL

https://digitalcollections.universiteitleiden.nl/view/item/846194

maintained by

Leiden University

Zijden kain afkomstig uit Palembang, KITLV 5559.tiff
1,457 × 2,159; 9.02 MB

media legend

Silk songket cloth from Palembang (English)

location

Palembang

3 references

reference URL

http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:788980

collection

Leiden University Library

maintained by

Leiden University

Danseressen, vermoedelijk te Palembang, KITLV 106531.tiff
2,814 × 4,000; 30.6 MB

media legend

Palembangese dancers wearing traditional Palembang dress made from Songket cloth with silver and gold threads, as well as gold jewelry. (English)

location

Palembang

3 references

reference URL

http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:821067

collection

Leiden University Library

maintained by

Leiden University

KITLV A218 - Dansuitvoering door vrouwen uit Palembang, KITLV 37098.tiff
1,695 × 1,098; 5.35 MB

media legend

The indigenous of Palembang (Wong Palembang a.k.a. Palembangese) wearing traditional Palembang dress made from Songket cloth with silver and gold threads, as well as gold jewelry in traditional dance performance. (English)

location

Palembang

3 references

reference URL

http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:710940

collection

Leiden University Library

maintained by

Leiden University

Ethnic Palembang women with offering, Indonesia Tanah Airku, p11.jpg
1,139 × 644; 291 KB

media legend

Palembangese ethnic women during the sacred ritualistic offering session wearing traditional Palembang dress made from Songket cloth with silver and gold threads, as well as gold jewelry. (English)

1 reference

Vrouwen in feestdracht te Palembang, KITLV 153925.tiff
1,784 × 3,152; 16.11 MB

media legend

Native Palembang women wearing the traditional dress of Palembang made from Songket. (English)

location

Palembang

3 references

reference URL

http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:826559

collection

Leiden University Library

maintained by

Leiden University

KITLV A1066 - Vrouwen in adatkleding, vermoedelijk te Moearaenim bij Palembang, KITLV 142527.tiff
2,566 × 1,899; 13.97 MB

media legend

Native Palembang women wearing the traditional dress of Palembang made from Songket cloth with silver and gold threads, as well as gold jewelry. (English)

location

Palembang

3 references

reference URL

http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:892855

collection

Leiden University Library

maintained by

Leiden University

Soengkit met nampan perak-patroon afkomstig uit Palembang, KITLV 5587.tiff
2,569 × 1,814; 13.35 MB

media legend

Songket with nampan perak motif from Palembang. (English)

location

Palembang

3 references

reference URL

http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:791468

collection

Leiden University Library

maintained by

Leiden University

Srivijayan Expansion.gif
362 × 369; 568 KB

media legend

Songket originated from Palembang and spread to another regions due to the strong influence of Srivijaya empire, some archaeological evidence found in Palembang provides clear evidence that Songket originated from the Palembang area (which is now part of South Sumatra). (English)

2 references

reference URL

https://southsumatratourism.com/2021/02/18/songket-at-bumiayu-temple-arca/

reference URL

https://encyclocraftsapr.com/songket/