Apron

MOA: University of British Columbia

3174/13

Double sided apron. One side is thick wool in three panels, with horizontal stripes of various thicknesses in dark green, bright pink, yellow and white. The other side is also wool, with vertical black lines with a small repeating motif in red, interspersed with pinstripes in red, green and white, as well as a metallic silver thread. Apron ties are attached at top corners, and are made of brightly coloured fabric with square and diamond motifs.

  • Narrative

    Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.


  • Type of Item apron
  • Culture Tibetan
  • Material wool fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 54.5 cm, width 46.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Barbara Cook
  • Received from Barbara Cook

  • Made in Tibet

  • Collection Date between 1988 and 1990
  • Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3174/0013