Explore the CollectionApron

Measurements
25cm x 25cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
Registration Number
2008-004
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Appliqué,
Objects
Aprons,Costume - Women,

Physical Description

Miao woman's festival apron of red and green satin strips with applied motifs cut out of 'silk felt'. Designs are pasted onto fabric and edges outlined with fine nylon fishing line densely couched with black thread. There is some sequin and bead decoration. Fringe is also of 'silk felt' two rows of white metal wrapped around thread joins fringe to main part of apron.

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