Ge batik headscarf

NameHeadscarf

CultureMiao

Dateca. 2012

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

MediumCotton, cotton-polyester, metallic ribbon

Dimensions12 3/8 × 13 3/16 in. (31.5 × 33.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Melinne Owen and Paul Giguere, A.2016.86.4

Object numberA.2016.86.4

DescriptionSquare headscarf with a large polygon at the bottom, and a narrower one facing down, the intersection of which is a diamond. The upper polygon is flanked by darker spiral motifs, and both large polygons are filled with small, light spiral and wave-like forms. A printed pattern resembling traditional batik, this hat is worn with a band (not included). The metallic ribbon on sides, bottom (note sew line in white thread), turned up and front folded to form printed opening. Backing is in turqoise cotton, printed area is turned up to show on front side..