Skirt
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (lower body)
Culture
Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
Collection SiteGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumCotton and batik
DimensionsStretched out: 16 × 30 in. (40.6 × 76.2 cm)
Folded as worn - flexible dimensions: 13 × 25 in. (33 × 63.5 cm)
Folded as worn - flexible dimensions: 13 × 25 in. (33 × 63.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jean Brenner
Object number2017.4.9
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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