Head Scarf

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head garments

Culture Yao

Datelate 19th to early 20th Century

Made AtHunan Province, China

Collection SiteChina

MediumCotton and silk

Dimensions15 × 25 1/2 in. (38.1 × 64.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih

Object number2015.9.26

DescriptionThis head scarf was worn by a Yao woman on the occasion of her marriage. This finely made piece features various decorations, including a peach flower motif. While the different Yao have various types of dress, in general a woman’s ensemble includes some type of head cover and adornments for the head and hair.

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