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Suntiang
Sign in to savethumb|A Suntiang crown, mid-20th century (Fernbank Museum of Natural History) thumb|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.
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thumb|A Suntiang crown, mid-20th century (Fernbank Museum of Natural History) thumb|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 (referred to as Anak Daro) for a wedding is called Suntiang Gadang, while the one worn by traditional dancers is called Pasumandan. Suntiang is worn at wedding parties, and is quite heavy, weighing up to 3.5 kilograms.