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loin cloth
loin cloth
loin cloth
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

loin cloth

Nameman's loin cloth
CultureKattu or Katu; Kato
Datec. 1920
Place madeLaos, Asia
Mediumcotton, glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 53 x 12 in. (134.62 x 30.48 cm)
Credit LineGift of Diane and Sandy Besser
Object numberFA.2006.70.11
DescriptionMan's loin cloth with wide bands of beads. Primarily dark blue with red and yellow stripes, white decorative patterns. Red tassels decorate the end.
Loin Cloth
1100 - 1400
Lilen
19th century
Araqiyyeh or Irakeye
Artist not recorded
ca. 1915
Chechvan
Artist not recorded
1875-1900
Sarong
Early to mid-20th century
Sarong
Early to mid-20th century
Lukus rumoan
ca. 1900
Embroidered jacket
20th century
Man's Hat
c. 1970
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