Jacket

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)

Culture Miao

Made AtHuali area, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

MediumCotton and silk

Dimensions47 x 18 in. (119.4 x 45.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2008.5.4A

DescriptionFestive jacket; multi-colored and patterned wrap jacket. Main panel on body is green; same color of a narrow panel on each sleeve. Each sleeve is decorated with two wide embroidered panels of a geometric organic diamond pattern and several multi-colored stripes. That pattern is also along the bottom of the jacket. Floral-like organic pattern on a red background along the sides. Inside lining is blue. Ties together with string in the upper right corner. Miao people; Huali area, Anlong County, Southwest Guizhou Province, China; 20th century

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