Baby Carrier
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-baby carriers
Culture
Miao
Date20th century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China
MediumShiny cloth, cotton and silk
Dimensions42 × 14 in. (106.7 × 35.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
Object number2016.13.7
DescriptionMiao baby carriers are symbolic of love and care a mother has for her child. Baby carriers require a great deal of time and attention to make as well as a well-developed skill in embroidery. They are normally made by girls prior to marriage, but can also be made by family members of a bride and presented to a new mother and father after a baby is one month old. The shiny cloth used in this baby carrier is a common feature of Miao textile work. It is created through a process known as calendering.On View
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