Sarong Item Number: 2921/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sarong in handwoven silk with a checked design. Alternating bands of purple, red and green separated by narrow bands of green, orange and red.
History Of Use
Man's sarong. The complete process of making the silk is done within the village starting with the growing of the silk worms and processing of the cocoons into silk. The majority of the dyes used are purchased in the market; some natural dyes are still used. The silks are kept as personal property and stored folded in a white cotton wrap and are rarely shown or sold to anyone outside the village. They may also be used as temple gifts, for redistribution.
Item History
- Made in Baan Talad, Surin, Thailand
- Collected by Bill McLennan during 2010
- Owned by Bill McLennan before August 25, 2011
- Received from Bill McLennan (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on August 25, 2011
What
- Name
- Sarong
- Identification Number
- 2921/6
- Type of Item
- sarong
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 102.0 cm, width 179.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Isan
- Field Collector
- Bill McLennan
- Previous Owner
- Bill McLennan
- Received from
- Bill McLennan (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Baan Talad, Surin, Thailand
When
- Collection Date
- during 2010
- Ownership Date
- before August 25, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on August 25, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2921/0006