DepartmentTextiles-Asia
skirt
NameSkirt in Machangping style
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
CultureMiao
Date20th century
Place madeManchangping, GUIZHOU, China, ASIA
MediumCotton
Dimensionsa. skirt: 20 × 40 in. (50.8 × 101.6 cm) with waist tie: width is 54 in x 1/2 in
b. 24 in x 1/2 in
c. 32 in x 1/2 in
b. 24 in x 1/2 in
c. 32 in x 1/2 in
Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer
Object numberA.2022.7.65a-c
ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies
DescriptionThe skirt is indigo batik fabric with a wide black cotton waistband. The skirt is pleated in tight 1/4 " pleats. There is one long tie attached to the waistband. The two separate unattached ties are designated b and c.
Mr. Chapato
1988 - 1989
Artist Not Recorded
1980-1981