South Sumatra’s cultural icon, Songket Palembang, is not only worn as clothing. It is increasingly used in interior and furniture styling as a way to add ethnic luxury to modern spaces.
Interior and lifestyle articles recommend songket Palembang to avoid a “plain” room, suggesting it as a striking fabric for curtains, where its bright colors and metallic threads can make windows look more spacious and dramatic.
Songket’s luxurious feel has also led artisans and designers to repurpose it into cushion covers, souvenir boxes, bags, and decorative pieces, turning the fabric into versatile craft material beyond traditional dress.
In furniture and interiors, this creates a clear South Sumatra signature:
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Wooden benches, stools, or chairs upholstered with songket cushions
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Sideboards and consoles styled with framed songket panels or runners
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Hotel and café interiors that mix rattan and tembesu furniture with songket accents for a distinctly Palembang look
By combining rattan weaving, carved tembesu wood, and songket textiles, South Sumatra offers a complete palette for spaces that want to feel both contemporary and deeply rooted in local culture.
