DepartmentTextiles-Asia

baby carrier

NameBaby carrier

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao

Date20th century

Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA

Mediumcotton, silk, metal or plastic thread and sequins

Dimensions18 × 13 3/4 in. (45.7201 × 34.9251 cm)
upper straps and ribbon: 47 in x 3 in
lower ribbons: 12.75 in x 2 in

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.84

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

DescriptionBaby carrier of black calendared cotton. One plain section with machine stitching and shorter wide woven ribbons attached. Large section has appliqued sections and heavy silk multicolored embroidery with 'gold metallic' threads couched with black thread. A variety of intricate embroidery techniques. Sequins on the outer embroidery. Two embroidered straps with woven ribbon ties that end in fringe.