Jacket
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (upper body)
Culture
Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China
Collection SiteGuizhou Province, China
MediumCotton, silk and batik
Dimensions15 1/2 × 30 × 2 in. (39.4 × 76.2 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jean Brenner
Object number2017.4.3
DescriptionBatik is a very commonly employed resist dye technique among the Miao. In order to achieve the technique, a layer of dye-resistant material is applied to a textile in order to preserve its white color. Materials such as wax resist the dye while the rest of the material absorbs it. The textile is then dyed, typically indigo, and the wax is removed by applying boiling water once the textile has dried. The textiles of the Miao in Southwest China are appreciated for their exuberant, decorative qualities. This does not exempt the ensembles of Miao children whose clothing often is highly adorned.On View
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