Sumba Pahikung Cushion Tangawahil

Sumba Pahikung Cushion TangawahilThis beautiful cushion was made from pahikung sarong, woven on the island of Sumba, Indonesia. Lau pahikung refers to the turbular sarong with supplementary warp patterning. This tapestry like supplementary motif is created during the weaving process. Perfect for the ethnic, boho and eclectic style decor. Suitable too in contemporary interior. Whatever your style it will make any room feels homely and welcoming with its warm natural dye colours. 61cm

This beautiful cushion was made from pahikung sarong, woven on the island of Sumba, Indonesia.

Lau pahikung refers to the turbular sarong with supplementary warp patterning. This tapestry like supplementary motif is created during the weaving process.

Perfect for the ethnic, boho and eclectic style decor.
Suitable too in contemporary interior. Whatever your style it will make any room feels homely and welcoming with its warm natural dye colours.

▪︎61cm x 36cm (24" x 14")

▪︎new

▪︎full natural dye

▪︎manual application of colours to motifs called ndatta

▪︎fully lined in cotton

▪︎backing in plain cotton from the same sarong piece

▪︎do not wash, dry clean only

▪︎inserts not included but a cotton sack of slightly bigger size will be provided for fillings of your choice.

▪︎ABOUT
Pahikung is a weaving technique used on horizontal back tension looms that employs supplementary warps to embellish textiles with an infinite range of geometric and zoomorphic designs, many incorporating the rich iconography of Sumba Island.

Traditionally these were restricted to the maramba or nobility but today there are no longer any prohibitions of who can wear them. Nevertheless lau pahikung remain expensive and beyond the means of poor commoners.

It is in the' tangawahil' motif, which is the basket tray for sirih pinang or paan, an important aspect in sumbese hospitality.

The tassels are made from natural dyed cotton yarn from Sumba too and have been embellished with vintage Ghanian krobo glass beads.

**pictures are very close representation of the colours but not 100% due to different light conditions and different viewing screens. Please sent me a message if you would like more informations.