Skirt

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (lower body)

Culture Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia

MediumShiny cloth, cotton and silk

DimensionsWhen folded as it would be worn: 36 1/2 × 34 3/4 in. (92.7 × 88.3 cm)

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

Object number2016.13.3

DescriptionThe shiny cloth used in this skirt is a common feature of Miao textile work. It is created through a process known as calendering. As the Miao people inhabit different areas and countries, the specific materials used in calendering vary depending on the organic materials available in a specific location. The significant amount of time needed to create this shiny cloth is consistent across methods and is a testament to the Miao’s attention to detail and idea of beauty. This particular skirt is a variation on the commonly found blue colored shiny cloth. This skirt is worn by girls in Gulong Town as part of their festival ensemble.

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