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