Suntiang
A Suntiang crown, mid-20th century (Fernbank Museum of Natural History)
A Minangkabau bride and groom. The bride is wearing a Suntiang Gadang crown.
A Suntiang is an elaborate crown worn normally by Minangkabau women in Sumatra for festive occasions. It has the shape of a radiant fan and is made out of golden materials such as brass and copper.
A piece worn by a bride for a wedding is called Suntiang Gadang, while the one worn by traditional dancers is called pasumandan.[1] The suntiang is worn at the wedding party, and is really heavy, weighing 3.5 kilograms.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Suntiang, a decadent golden headdress". 23 August 2013.
- ^ W, Rashida (2016-10-26). "The Learning Gallery Presents:The Minang Suntiang". thesilktent. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
External links[]
- http://www.creative-museum.com/en/content/minangkabau-crown-bride-sumatra-6
- Image gallery of various Suntiang
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