Cap

Songko-rijaiki

Note: The following text is taken from a 19th-century collection catalog and, in its language and perspective, partially reflects colonial thought patterns. We present the text in its original version to make the collection's history transparent and promote a critical examination of the colonial legacy. Certain terms and formulations may be perceived as problematic today. A 2009 research project concluded that most descriptions are factually correct and still usable; only a few details were found to be inaccurate or incorrect. The results of this project were published in the following collection catalog: https://khm-wmw-tm-library.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1457155265

"316. Cap - "Songko-ridjaiki".
In its form this is similar to the earlier ones, but not woven but made of European paper that has been covered on the outside with red cloth. In addition, the red cloth is decorated with various figures of thin gold threads. This cap is only worn in certain places by noblemen."

Translation of: Czurda, F. A. J. (1883). Catalog mit Erklärungen der Etnografischen Privatsammlung des Dr. F. A. J. Czurda in Postelberg (Böhmen). (p. 65). Wien, Wilhelm Braumüller