Sarong
Item number Ei38 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Full-length skirt of black faille weave cotton has band of thinner cotton cloth stitched to the top. Midway down, thick transverse band of alternating sections of maroon then beige stripes with pink, yellow, and white interspersed. Central in design and stitched over a join is line of maroon embroidery sections alternating with other colours. At top and at base of faille weave piece are one transverse band each of small maroon with some yellow and pink stripes bordered by white.
History Of Use
Worn by a woman. The longyi always has a band at the top that is normally bias. This one is not. When brocaded, horizontal-striped sections are worn at back. Longyi are not tied but have front pleat folded then rolled like a stocking. Worn with blouses like 694/12 or 694/15, and a white scarf wrapped around head. Woven on a back strap loom.
Item History
- Made before 1966
- Collected before 1966
- Owned by Joan Goodall before December 19, 1980
- Received from Joan Goodall (Donor) on December 19, 1980
What
- Name
- Sarong
- Identification Number
- Ei38
- Type of Item
- sarong
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, embroidered, cut and stitched
- Overall
- height 45.8 in, diameter 29.5 in
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- “Myanmar” ?
Who
- Culture
- Burmese
- Previous Owner
- Joan Goodall
- Received from
- Joan Goodall (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1966
- Collection Date
- before 1966
- Ownership Date
- before December 19, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on December 19, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0694/0016
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