Textile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3080/39

Textile panel. Triangular-shaped overall with a large square at centre, two small rectangles sewn at its sides, and a long band at bottom. Two short ties attached at top. Panels decorated with cut appliques in black, yellow, pink and blue, sewn to a backing of the same but contrasting colours. Appliques take the style of curling foliage or other organic material. Back of textile lined with a synthetic black fabric, slightly shiny, through which embroidery threads emerge.


  • Type of Item textile
  • Culture Miao
  • Material cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 51.0 cm, width 113.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Ronald Klein
  • Received from Ronald Klein

  • Made in Yunnan

  • Creation Date during 1950
  • Ownership Date before September 13, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on September 13, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3080/0039