Explore the CollectionCostume Component

Measurements
41cm x 26cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
Registration Number
2009-007
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume Components,Embroidered Panels,

Physical Description

Chinese Miao Minority embroidery in red silk with small highlights of green, purple and white. The garment panel has been mounted on an indigo base and is from the Shidong Taijaing, Guizho Province, Western China. The design is of traditional figures and includes mythical people, dragons, birds and fish. The embroidery is worked over paper patterns and is edged with a fine braid in red.

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