Catalog Number | CAS 1990-0004-0002B | ![]() |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Apron | |
Culture | Buyi (aka Bouyei) | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | China | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Guizhou Province | |
County | Anshun | |
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1920s-1930s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Cotton; Silk; Indigo and other dyes | |
Description | Woman's apron (companion piece is CAS 1990-0004-0002A) consisting of rectangular, indigo-dyed silk panel decorated along sides and in corners with embroidered panels; Larger panel is attached to wider waistband belt which is completely embroidered with geometric, floral, and bird designs; 2 white shoestrings provide for tying apron around waist. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 40.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 70.5 |