Mat Item Number: 3705/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

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.

Specific Techniques

Continuous supplementary weft (khit) and discontinuous supplementary weft patterning.

Narrative

Purchased in Si Satchanalai.