Sarong Item Number: 3559/69 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Dark purple raw silk sarong with rows of five-pronged designs across length; groupings of three dots in between each shape. Bottom edge of sarong is bordered with a geometric design, consisting of diamonds, heart-like shapes, circles and vertical lines. Top edge of sarong is undecorataed.

Item History

What

Name
Sarong
Identification Number
3559/69
Type of Item
sarong
Material
silk fibre and dye
Overall
height 90.2 cm, width 93.4 cm

Who

Culture
Thai
Previous Owner
Marilyn Walker
Received from
Marilyn Walker (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Thailand

When

Collection Date
between 1988 and 1999
Ownership Date
before March 23, 2022
Acquisition Date
on March 23, 2022

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
fair
Accession Number
3559/0069