Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3559/64

Dark blue shoulder bag with multicoloured embroidered panel on front. Panel has a central flower-like design, made up of eight diamonds, on a grid of patterned squares. Patterns consist of Greek key motifs, concentric triangles and cross-hatching. Band of zigzags across top of panel and bands of squares, with grille-like pattern, across bottom edge. Panel trimmed with white, blue, red and yellow bands; bag opening trimmed with red and blue. Coloured pompoms and white seed bead decoration in bottom corners; additional pompom along top centre. Interior of bag lined with white cotton.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Akha
  • Material cotton fibre, seed, dye
  • Measurements height 65.2 cm, width 28.7 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 3559/0064