Dress Item Number: 2598/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woman's wrapper of patterned cloth sewn into a cylindrical shape. Pattern consists of purple and white stripes and blue and white diamond shapes. There are also three bands of green stripes with purple and white patterning. A black band with white X's lines each edge of the textile.
History Of Use
Macawiis's were introduced to the Horn of Africa as a result of trading with south and southeast Asia. Macawiis’s tend to have high-key colours and patterns and are sold pre-sewn in a cylindrical shape. They are worn wrapped around the waist several times and are typically casual wear.
Item History
- Made in Kenya
- Collected by David Pokotylo in Kenya during 2003
- Owned by David Pokotylo before July 24, 2003
- Received from David Pokotylo (Donor) on July 24, 2003
What
Who
- Culture
- East African
- Field Collector
- David Pokotylo
- Previous Owner
- David Pokotylo
- Received from
- David Pokotylo (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kenya
- Collected in
- Kenya
When
- Collection Date
- during 2003
- Ownership Date
- before July 24, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on July 24, 2003
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2598/0006