Skirt
Item number 3705/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Tube skirt consisting of three identical panels hand stitched together on the short sides; additional pieces attached at top, for waist band, and bottom. Main body of skirt is decorated with groupings of multi-coloured stripes, of varying widths; done in red, yellow, pink, black, and orange. Top two thirds of bottom addition is embroidered; bottom third is plain red. Embroidered section is done in orange, yellow, and red on black ground. Central pattern of diamonds, with surrounding geometric motifs. Waist band is plain red. Skirt is unlined, and edges are unfinished. Collector's tag sewn inside, with culture and place made.
Specific Techniques
Tin chok supplementary weft patterning.
Item History
- Made in Hat Ngio, Uttaradit, Thailand between 1930 and 1939
- Collected during 1992
- Owned by Michael C. Howard before August 8, 2025
- Received from Michael C. Howard (Donor) on August 8, 2025
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- 3705/1
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 96.5 cm, width 72.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Hat Ngio, Uttaradit, Thailand
Who
- Culture
- Tai Lue
- Previous Owner
- Michael C. Howard
- Received from
- Michael C. Howard (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1930 and 1939
- Collection Date
- during 1992
- Ownership Date
- before August 8, 2025
- Acquisition Date
- on August 8, 2025
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3705/0001
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