- Measurements
- 74cm x 52cm
- Place of Origin
- China
- Historical Period/Date
- Unknown date
- Registration Number
- 2022-193
- Donated/Purchased
- Donated
- Techniques
- Cross Stitch,Tassel Making,
- Objects
- Baby Carriers,Bed Covers,Costume Accessories - Women,
Physical Description
Miao (Longhorn) cotton baby carrier densely embroidered allover. There is a square main part and two long straps. The main part, on indigo dyed fabric, is covered with cross-stitched geometric patterns and borders in red, yellow, orange and white cotton thread. The straps, also on indigo dyed fabric, each have four large repeat pattern squares with geometric designs in yellow, red and white cotton thread. There is satin stitch and pattern darning on the straps. The whole is lined with a light cotton fabric.
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