Bedcover

NameBedcover / Quilt Top

CultureYao

Datec. 1900

Place madeGuangxi Province, China, East Asia, Asia

MediumSilk, cotton, wool, braid, indigo dye

Dimensions60 1/4 × 32 5/16 × 3/16 in. (153 × 82 × 0.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Melinne Owen and Paul Giguere, A.2017.84.1

Object numberA.2017.84.1

ProvenanceCurator and donor picked out this bedcover from the "Cover" pop-up trunk show of Lee and Vichai Chinilai's collection, August 2017 at MOIFA.

DescriptionQuilt has 8 cm taupe-colored border consisting of four pieces. Corners or mitered. The central panel is composed of six squares of cotton with four areas of reverse applique geometric designs in red, pale blue, and pale tan. The colors are faded and there are areas of wear. At each width end is a rectangular panel with similar geometric appliqued designs. The appliqued areas are outlined in a couched braid.