Apron

MOA: University of British Columbia

3174/14

Double sided apron. One side is thick wool in three panels with horizontal stripes of various thicknesses in bright pinks, shades of blue, green and white. The other side is a light cotton with blue and white pinstripes and small repeating motifs in darker blue. Thin cotton handles are attached at the top corners, with a pattern in brown tones.

  • Narrative

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


  • Type of Item apron
  • Culture Tibetan
  • Material wool fibre, cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 57.0 cm, width 58.0 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 3174/0014