Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3080/53

Navy blue cotton with linear embroidery and multicolour applique. Woven strap along top with string of red beads and an engraved coin-like bead. Appliqued section features embroidered band with alternating triangular design in centre, horizontal bands above and vertical sections on either end. Section of bottom features braided fringe and embroidered buttons attached to strings of beads with alternating coloured tassels.


  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Akha
  • Material cotton fibre, plastic
  • Measurements height 41.0 cm, width 63.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Ronald Klein
  • Received from Ronald Klein

  • Made in Muang Sing

  • Collection Date during 1997
  • Ownership Date before September 13, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on September 13, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3080/0053