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Catalog Number

CAS 1991-0004-0002   CAS 1991-0004-0002; Headdress cover
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Headdress cover
Culture Loimi Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Buttons; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman’s headdress cover, comprising rectangular indigo-dyed fabric folded in half and sewn along one side to form hood-like cover, worn over CAS 1991-0004-0001A,B; Decorated with appliqué and embroidery in many colors and white buttons.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 26.8