DepartmentTextiles-Asia

apron

NameApron

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao

Date20th century

Place madeChina, ASIA

Mediumcotton, silk and silver metallic threads

Dimensions12 × 9 1/2 in. (30.4801 × 24.13 cm)
strap 33 in x 7/8 in (as tied)

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.79

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

DescriptionSmall apron with front pocket. Motif is square made of concentric narrow borders of red, green, black, and orange applied with machine stitching. Silk embroidery of pink, green, white, and purple with center block of black cotton. Front and back main brown fabric has been calendared (with pig's blood?). Green, black, yellow, and white woven ribbon tied onto loops.