A few examples of appraisal values for
TAPAS CLOTH

• A vintage Tapa cloth with beautiful
  A vintage Tapa cloth with beautiful block printed decorations, fitted with hanging hardware. 94” x 77” Condition: good overall, some fraying/losses CT Transfer Fee $20
• Polynesian Tapas lot of 3 one tapa
  Polynesian Tapas lot of 3 one tapa has been cut into two smaller pieces 30.25 x 57 in.; AND a larger piece 59 x 57 in. Lot accompanied by handwritten note: TAPA is cloth made from fibrous?bark. Polynesian in origin - This was given by a teacher to Blanche Verbeck. ?The friend lived and taught i Hawaii many years from 1920's to ? This is pre World War II TAPA.? Condition: Couple corner folds; couple small tears in creases where folded.
• Vintage Hawaiian Tapa Cloth 3'x2'
  Vintage Hawaiian Tapa Cloth 3'x2'
• TAPA BARK CLOTHTapa Bark Cloth
  TAPA BARK CLOTHTapa Bark Cloth , patterned design on tree bark laid on cardboard, inscribed and "Accent Mounting Services" label on reverse of mount, 52 in. x 23 3/4 in., unframed. Provenance: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA. Condition: Overall fair condition.
• 5PC HAWAIIAN TAPA CLOTHS & GRASS
  5PC HAWAIIAN TAPA CLOTHS & GRASS SKIRT Hawaii,19th CenturyIncludes square tapa cloth with no decoration; a tapa with navy blue, purple, brown, and tan geometric patterns; a tapa with brown, red, and white stripes; a tapa decorated with painted geometric designs, and a grass skirt.
• 3PC HAWAIIAN TAPA CLOTHS Hawaii,Early
  3PC HAWAIIAN TAPA CLOTHS Hawaii,Early 20th CenturyIncludes a square cloth decorated with four quadrants of brown and rust geometric patterns, a cloth decorated with brown repeating geometric patterns, and a large cloth decorated with brown and tan geometric patterns.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEAntique Woman's ceremonial skirt cloth, "tapis", couched gold and silver-wrapped thread, mica, natural dyes on cotton ground, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 46'' x 50'' (117 x 127 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• GROUP OF POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPA
  GROUP OF POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPA CLOTH CLOTHINGGroup of Polynesian Siapo or Tapa Cloth Clothing, Samoan Peoples, incl. 2 dresses, pigmented design, h. 52 5/8 in. and 50 in., w. 35 in. and 40 in.; and 2 vests, blue and red stitching, h. 25 1/2 in. and 25 in., w. 20 in. and 22 1/4 in. (4 pcs.)
• POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPA CLOTHPolynesian
  POLYNESIAN SIAPO OR TAPA CLOTHPolynesian Siapo or Tapa Cloth, Samoan Peoples, with blue and red crayon drawing of a house, l. 54 in., w. 72 in.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEAntique Woman's ceremonial skirt cloth, "tapis"; gold-wrapped thread couched on cotton ground, Abung people, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 49'' x 49'' (124 x 124 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• TAPA BARK CLOTH
  TAPA BARK CLOTH
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEAntique Woman's festival sarong, "tapis", gold-wrapped thread couched on cotton ground, bangles, Kauer people, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 42'' x 40.5'' (107 x 103 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEAntique Woman's ceremonial tube skirt, "tapis", gold-wrapped couching and stumpwork, spangles on cotton ground; Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 48'' x 47'' (122 x 119 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISWoman's
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISWoman's ceremonial skirt cloth, "tapis", gold-wrapped thread couching and stumpwork on cotton ground, mica and bangles, Kauer people, Lampung, Sumatra. Size: 46'' x 50'' (117 x 127 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• MOUNTED CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEMounted
  MOUNTED CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEMounted woman's ceremonial skirt, "tapis kaca", homespun cotton ground with gold-wrapped thread, silk "inu"embroidery and mica, Kauer people, Lampung. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 11.5'' x 55'', 29 x 140 cm (sight); 12.5'' x 56'', 32 x 142 cm (frame). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEAntique Woman's ceremonial skirt, "tapis", gold-wrapped thread and bangles on cotton ground, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 42'' x 24'' (107 x 61 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• ANTIQUE CEREMONIAL TEXTILE "TAMPAN"
  ANTIQUE CEREMONIAL TEXTILE "TAMPAN" SHIPS CLOTHAntique Ceremonial Textile "Tampan" Ships Cloth, mounted. Depicting three rows of ships with figures, cotton, natural dyes in supplementary weft weave, Lampung, Sumatra, 19th/early 20th c. Size: 22'' x 23.5'', 56 x 60 cm (textile); 26'' x 26'', 66 x 66 cm (stretcher). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• 3 TOBA BATAK TEXTILES3 Toba Batak
  3 TOBA BATAK TEXTILES3 Toba Batak textiles: Ulos or shoulder cloth ("ragi hotang"), beads on cotton ikat; shoulder cloth ("selendang"), cotton with warp stripes and ikat patterning, first half of 20th c; and another shoulder cloth. Ranging in size from: 70'' x 29'' (178 x 74 cm) to 88'' x 33'' (224 x 84 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISAntique
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISAntique Woman's ceremonial skirt cloth, "tapis kaca", gold-wrapped thread couched on cotton ground, mica, silk thread, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 48'' x 45'' (122 x 114 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEAntique Woman's ceremonial skirt, "tapis kaca", homespun cotton ground with gold-wrapped thread, silk "inu" embroidery and mica, Kauer people, Lampung. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 46'' x 44'' (117 x 112 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• ANTIQUE CEREMONIAL TAPIS WITH GOLD
  ANTIQUE CEREMONIAL TAPIS WITH GOLD THREADCeremonial sarong, "tapis", couched metallic thread, silk, cotton, early 20th century, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 44'' x 23'' (112 x 58 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• A rectangular Tonga tapa cloth,
  A rectangular Tonga tapa cloth, a central heraldic shield flanked by two depictions of Ha'amonga 'a Maui, decorated hermit crabs and Tonga mounga kihe loto above and below, with a geometric design border, approximately 125cm wide x 100cm long
• A cushion with a tapestry fragment
  A cushion with a tapestry fragment cover
• LARGE GROUP OF ETHNOGRAPHIC ITEMS
  LARGE GROUP OF ETHNOGRAPHIC ITEMS Including a painted tapa cloth map, primitive fibre and shell worl jewelry, felt caps, and other curious items.
• WOMAN'S CEREMONIAL TAPIS, INDONESIAAntique
  WOMAN'S CEREMONIAL TAPIS, INDONESIAAntique Woman's ceremonial sarong, "tapis kaca", bands of "naga" motifs alternating with bands of "cumi cumi (squid) inuh" embroidery, cotton, gold-wrapped thread, silk thread and appliqued micas, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 48'' x 52'' (122 x 132 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• CEREMONIAL INDONESIAN TAPIS TEXTILEIndonesian
  CEREMONIAL INDONESIAN TAPIS TEXTILEIndonesian Tapis Textile, Woman's ceremonial sarong, gold-wrapped thread on homespun cotton ground, Lampung, Sumatra. Size: 44'' x 48'' (112 x 122 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISAntique
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISAntique Woman's ceremonial tube skirt, "tapis", gold-wrapped thread couched on cotton ground, Abung people, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 48'' x 45'' (122 x 114 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS
  ANTIQUE INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPIS TEXTILEAntique Ceremonial sarong, "tapis", gold-wrapped thread couched on cotton ground, Abung people, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 43'' x 27.5'' (109 x 70 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• ZAPOTEC, CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE WITH
  ZAPOTEC, CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE WITH TASSELSZapotec, Contemporary Textile with Tassels, handwoven yarns, natural and aniline dyes Dimensions: 81 x 46 in. (205.7 x 116.8 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
• OLD INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISWoman's
  OLD INDONESIAN CEREMONIAL TAPISWoman's ceremonial skirt cloth ("tapis"), couched gold-wrapped thread, bangles on cotton ground, Abung people, Lampung, Sumatra. Size: 48'' x 46'' (122 x 117 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• 3 TORAJA SACRED CLOTHS3 Toraja
  3 TORAJA SACRED CLOTHS3 Toraja textiles from Sulawesi including: 2 Sacred cloths depicting auspicious symbols, "sarita", woodblock printing on hand-loomed cotton, natural dyes; and a sacred cloth depicting animals and other auspicious symbols, "ma'wa", rice-paste resist batik and painting on hand-loomed cotton, vegetable dyes. Ranging in size from: 60'' x 12'' (152 x 30 cm) to 192'' x 9'' (488 x 23 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• 4 OLD JAVA TEXTILES4 old Java textiles:
  4 OLD JAVA TEXTILES4 old Java textiles: breastcloth ("kemben"), hand-drawn batik tulis, soga dyes; woman's breast cloth ("kain dodot"), indigo-dyed commercial cotton using "tritik" technique, Central Java; "kain panjang", silk batik tulis with metal braiding "rembang tana kiat" pattern; and woman's shoulder cloth with fertility pattern with branches and tendrils made for Chinese market, North Coast Java. Ranging in size from: 21'' x 90'' (53 x 229 cm) to 20'' x 96'' (51 x 244 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• FINE BATAK SHOULDER CLOTH WITH
  FINE BATAK SHOULDER CLOTH WITH IKAT AND BEADSMan's shoulder cloth, "ragi hotang", cotton ikat, weft twining, supplementary weaving, glass beads with fringes, Toba Batak people, Sumatra. Size: 84'' x 37'' (213 x 94 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• ANTIQUE CEREMONIAL SARONG, TAPISAntique
  ANTIQUE CEREMONIAL SARONG, TAPISAntique Woman's ceremonial sarong, "tapis"; gold-wrapped thread couched on cotton ground, bangles, mica; Kauer people, Lampung, Sumatra. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women in the south Sumatran province of Lampung, Indonesia. Tapis are made from cloth strips that are woven by hand from dyed cotton and silk threads, then sewn together into a tube, and finally decorated with gold, silk, mirrors, and other precious materials. Size: 43'' x 42'' (109 x 107 cm). Condition: Note: Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding a lot's condition. Condition: reports can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Condition: s of the sale.
• HEAD CLOTH, INDIA, LATE 19TH C.Head
  HEAD CLOTH, INDIA, LATE 19TH C.Head Cloth, India, Late 19th C. Section of a tabby woven cotton cloth with block print patterning of flowering sprigs in rust, black, beige. The back side is made of pieced sections of Manchester roller-printed cotton fabrics. Size: 30'' x 30.5'' (76 x 77 cm). Provenance: The Roger Hollander Collection of Indian Mainland Textiles. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• 3 BATAK TEXTILES, SUMATRA, EARLY/MID
  3 BATAK TEXTILES, SUMATRA, EARLY/MID 20TH C.3 Toba Batak textiles from Sumatra: a cotton head cloth ("tumtuman"); a shoulder cloth with motto "stay free", ("sadum"), cotton supplementary weft woven in with beads; and a shoulder cloth ("ulos"), cotton with supplementary weft weaving. Ranging in size from: 58'' x 13'' (147 x 33 cm) to 79'' x 27'' (201 x 69 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.