Apron
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-aprons
Culture
Yao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuangdong Province, China, Asia
Made AtHunan Province, China, Asia
Made AtYunnan Province, China, Asia
MediumCotton, silk and glass beads
Dimensions19 1/2 × 6 3/4 in. (49.5 × 17.1 cm)
Including ties: 19 1/2 × 76 1/2 in. (49.5 × 194.3 cm)
Including ties: 19 1/2 × 76 1/2 in. (49.5 × 194.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Long Shung and Anne Shih
Object number2016.13.25
DescriptionThe Yao people are actually a group of approximately thirty different cultures. Together this group numbers over two million people, the majority of which reside in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Each group has different traditional dress and adornments, thus making it difficult to know exactly which specific culture made or used this apron. Tasseled adornments are a typical element found within the Yao culture. The apron would be worn with other adornments containing tassels, beads and embroidery in similar colors.On View
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