Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3587/45

Tube skirt with warp ikat patterning. The tube skirt is composed of 5 various-sized panels stitched together, then folded and stitched down one side to create a tube. The smallest section is a light pink band made of 3 small panels, followed by a wider band of a rust brown, and then the largest section of black stripes with white flecks on a red background, and a large black band at the bottom. Collector's tag is sewn inside.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Shan
  • Material cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 93.0 cm, width 65.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Michael C. Howard
  • Received from Michael C. Howard


  • Creation Date between 1970 and 1990
  • Collection Date during 1996
  • Ownership Date before August 24, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on August 24, 2022

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3587/0045