Sash Item Number: 2921/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Handwoven long white-yellow textile with overall diamond pattern and orange thread at seam at either edge.

History Of Use

Woman's sash for wearing to the temple. 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 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.