DepartmentTextiles-Asia
loincloth
Nameloincloth
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
CultureMiao
Date20th century
Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA
Mediumfabric, tin thread, tin 'beads'
Dimensionspanel a. 21 × 8 1/4 in. (53.3401 × 20.955 cm); laces are 20 in long
panel b. 23 x 7 15/16 in; laces are 14.25 in long
panel b. 23 x 7 15/16 in; laces are 14.25 in long
Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer
Object numberA.2022.7.72ab
ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies
DescriptionApron panels of metallic thread embroidered onto a woven geometrically patterned fabric. Thread fringe with crimped metal to form long 'beads'. Calendared fabric ties at top.
19th century
Late 18th century
