Suntiang

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 Suntiang crown, mid-20th century (Fernbank Museum of Natural History)
A Minangkabau bride and groom. The bride is wearing a Suntiang Gadang crown.

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
  1. https://javanesewanderer.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/suntiang-a-decadent-headdress/
  2. W, Rashida (2016-10-26). "The Learning Gallery Presents:The Minang Suntiang". thesilktent. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
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