Miao Man's Cuff

NameMan's Cuff, Textile

CultureMiao

Date1960-1980

Place madeMatang Village, Guizhou, China, East Asia, Asia

MediumCotton, Indigo

Dimensions8 1/4 × 15 9/16 in. (21 × 39.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Melinne Owen and Paul Giguere, A.2016.86.3

Object numberA.2016.86.3

DescriptionAn extremely delicate, symmetrical, batik pattern. Top and bottom borders have fine fine horizontal stripes interspersed with delicate geometrical patterns. The central area is made of four interconnected rows of four-part motifs with interior radiating forms, interspersed with larger wing-like forms.