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Sculpted representations are an exceptionally rich source of information, given the scarcity of textual and material evidence from the early period. The most common types of textile traditions in the region are Warp and Weft Ikat, Songket, and Batik. There is a great variety and ubiquity of Southeast Asian motifs, with some motifs circulating through various media such as textiles, ceramics, architectural decor, and furniture. Textiles are a precious source of information on the dynamism of the Spice Route trade network between China and India. The textile trade in Southeast Asia demonstrates that the region was connected to polities and production centres as far as the Middle East.