Mat Item Number: 3705/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Thin rectangular mat (pha lo) with vertical patterned bands; off-white ground. Design is groupings of stripes on either side of a larger panel, repeating across surface. Larger panels have a central diamond, with surrounding geometric motifs; done in black. Groupings of stripes are orange, green and purple. Orange bands are made up of geometric motifs; consisting of X's and floral-like designs. The thinner green and purple stripes are decorated with zigzags and diamonds. Dark red border attached to edges, on front of mat; white pompoms attached to corners on right side. Collector's tag sewn on back, with place made.
Continuous supplementary weft (khit) and discontinuous supplementary weft patterning.
Purchased in Si Satchanalai.