Sarong

MOA: University of British Columbia

3559/70

Long, rectangular dark purple sarong with patterned columns along length; made of raw silk. Columns alternate between hook-like designs with horizontal lines, and diamonds with "X" shapes; green lines, trimmed with red, in between each column. Patterns are done in peach and purple-pink. Left and right sides are trimmed with dark green; top and bottom are undecorated.


  • Type of Item sarong
  • Culture Thai
  • Material silk fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 83.6 cm, width 183.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Marilyn Walker
  • Received from Marilyn Walker

  • Made in Thailand

  • Collection Date between 1988 and 1999
  • Ownership Date before March 23, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on March 23, 2022

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3559/0070