HISTORIA No.05 — Kapal Arwah | Indonesian Traditional Textile Motif | Vintage Cultural Ephemera

An original vintage printed image documenting a traditional Indonesian textile motif known in the original caption as “Kapal Arwah”, or “spirit/soul ship.”

The image presents an intricate woven design filled with highly stylised human figures, geometric forms, architectural elements, plants & symbolic motifs arranged around a large central vessel-like structure.

The original printed caption reads:
“Kapal arwah, tenunan tradisionil daerah Indonesia.”

“Spirit ship, traditional weaving from an Indonesian region.”

Object Details

Title :
HISTORIA — Kapal Arwah

Subject :
Indonesian traditional textile / cultural motif

Textile origin :
Lampung, Indonesia

Original source :
1970's calendar

Format :
Original calendar print / vintage printed ephemera

Presentation :
Framed silver aluminum

Frame Size :
50 × 50 cm

Condition :
Good vintage condition with natural aging consistent with mid-century printed paper.

Ready to hang.


NOTES

This item is an original vintage print, not a reproduction. Minor imperfections & paper patina are part of the character of archival printed matter.

Part of Lotus Flower Archive, a curated collection of books & printed matter.