Explore the CollectionCostume Component

Measurements
16cm x 12cm
Place of Origin
Vietnam
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
Registration Number
2006-061
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Cross Stitch,Satin Stitch,
Objects
Costume Components - Women,Jackets,

Physical Description

Small panel of Dao (Vietnam) embroidery densely worked with traditional symbols and patterns including pine needles and peach blossom. Embroidered with silk in various tones of red, using slanted satin and cross stitches on the traditional indigo dyed cotton. The rectangle of embroidery called 'luy tan' is worn on the upper back of a woman's outer jacket (luy dao).

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