Apron
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-aprons
Culture
Miao
Datemid to late 20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China
Collection SiteChina
MediumCotton and silk
Dimensions27 1/2 × 26 in. (69.9 × 66 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
Object number2015.9.5.3
DescriptionThis ensemble uses more recent materials resulting in brighter colored embroidery in seemingly less refined application than older examples. The example certainly does speak to the Miao’s emphasis on adornment as all three pieces associated with the ensemble, particularly the skirt and the apron, feature a very good deal of detailed and colorful embroidery.On View
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