Sarong

MOA: University of British Columbia

3559/71

Red-orange raw silk sarong with alternating rows of butterfly and flower designs along length; "W"-like shapes in between each butterfly and diamonds in between the flowers. Zigzag border along top edge of designs and plain line underneath. All designs are done in dark orange and red-pink; green shading along top and bottom edges.


  • Type of Item sarong
  • Culture Thai
  • Material silk fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 81.7 cm, width 86.3 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 3559/0071