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Measurements

65.5cm x 39cm

Place of Origin

Thailand

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1970-1999 Late)

Registration Number

2018-007

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Braid Embroidery,Counted Thread Work,Cross Stitch,Half Cross Stitch,

Objects

Costume - Women - Headwear,Headcloths,Wedding Costume,

Physical Description

Black cotton Mien wedding headcloth worked in an allover geometric pattern within straight symmetrical borders in bright and dark red, and white cotton thread. There is a central geometric motif. The cloth is fringed in black at each end, with a dark red beaded tassel at each corner. Stitches include cross stitch and half cross stitch. The long sides have an applied length of white and red wool plaited braid each terminating in a tassel.