Headdress Item Number: Edz930 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black patterned cotton headdress. The headdress is rectangular with three sides hemmed and one selvage side. There are white cord loops are sewn to two corners. The pattern has a zigzag motif.
History Of Use
Worn lengthwise over head, one end hanging down the back. End with loops folded over the top from the front about 1/4 of the length. Loops tied under bun at back of head. Women were traditionally expected to keep their heads covered (collector).
Cultural Context
Worn by Hakka women, both indoors and out, for everyday use, and for special ocassions.
Item History
- Made in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China before 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before September 2, 1976
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor) on September 2, 1976
What
- Name
- Headdress
- Identification Number
- Edz930
- Type of Item
- headdress
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- machine sewn
- Overall
- height 66.5 cm, width 32.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Hakka
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before September 2, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on September 2, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0328/0030