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Pleated Wrap Around Skirt, c. 1979
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China
Silk, cotton and emb…
Skirt
Pleated Wrap Around Skirt, c. 1979
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China
Silk, cotton and emb…
Pleated Wrap Around Skirt, c. 1979 Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Silk, cotton and embroidery; 54 x 29 in. 2011.10.1 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Skirt

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (lower body)
Culture Miao
Datec. 1979
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumSilk, cotton and embroidery
Dimensions54 x 29 in. (137.2 x 73.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2011.10.1
DescriptionMiao culture pleated silk and cotton wrap-around skirt. Green, heavily pleated skirt with red and purple embroidery at the hem. Dark blue waist. Embroidery covers about 5 1/2" of the skirt at the hem. Each pleat is 1/4" deep.
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