Tampan are ceremonial cloths that were used and exchanged during important rites of passage in Lampung area. They are used for display as well as covering for offerings and gifts during wedding, funerals and other rituals. This one portrays stylized tree and abstract creatures on its branches.This one portrays a ship on the bottom with central-house figures sitting under umbrellas. Above it, there are paired figures under umbrellas riding elephants, and the next level up shows affronted peacocks, standing figures, and elephants. Tampans of this type with readable imageries are thought to be earlier, perhaps mid-19th century or before. We have donated this piece to Universitas Ciputra Surabaya through our Textiles Forward Program.