DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Baby carrier

NameBaby carrier

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao

Date20th century

Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA

Mediumcotton, silk, metal, coins, 'metallic' thread

Dimensions41 1/2 × 15 7/8 in. (105.4102 × 40.3226 cm)
top ribbons: 15.5 x 3/8 in
bottom ribbons 12.75 in x 2 in

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.78

ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies

DescriptionBaby carrier of indigo cotton, the larger panel calendared with silk embroidery, silk ribbon edging, center embroidered circle. 4 coins hang from silk cords. Smaller panel of finely embroidered cottonin white with green and pink embroidered borders. Two small ribbon ties, and very long heavier cotton ties.