Band

MOA: University of British Columbia

3559/60

Black rectangular band with a red trim on all edges; alternating pink and blue square patches along length. Pink squares have geometric motifs, consisting of zigzags, plain lines and connected triangles forming squares. Blue squares have a central curvilinear design, consisting of swirls and a Greek key-like pattern in the corners; negative space filled with connected triangles. Top and bottom sections of band are bordered with coloured silk rows; done in bright blue, dark pink, and blue-grey.


  • Type of Item band
  • Culture Northern Thai
  • Material cotton fibre, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 52.8 cm, width 9.8 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 3559/0060