Cantonese Opera Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/11 a-b

Two dark brown (almost black) skirt panels made of silk and cotton. The panels are long and attach to each other in the centre with fabric button and loop closures on front and back. Each panel has a section that is heavily pleated with stitched vertical tucks. Four thin scalloped pieces of trim run horizontally down the skirt at intervals, and along the bottom. The cotton waist band holds a long cotton tie on each side to secure the garment around the waist.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material silk fibre, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 140.0 cm, width 104.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
  • Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association

  • Made in China

  • Ownership Date before August 29, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on August 29, 2012

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2967/0011 a-b