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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 1990-0005-0007   CAS 1990-0005-0007; Paper cutout
Category Textiles; Visual Arts
Object Name Paper cutout
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987-1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper
Description Cutout embroidery pattern showing butterfly design in center and groups of fish in lower corners; For use, this pattern is placed over textile panel and then embroidery is done directly over pattern, completely covering it in the process; Completed panel is then sewn to sleeve or other area of garment to be decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.7, Thickness = 0.0, Length = 22.5