Skirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3587/25

Long tube skirt. Composed of two woven panels sewn together on a long edge, and then again on their short edges to create a tube. The two pieces have been attached so that the pattern is mirrored from the centre seam. There are three solid beige bands distributed between bands of three lines of red, and single lines of green on a dark grey background. One side is embroidered geometric shapes in red, yellow, white, dark green and dark pink. Collector's tag sewn on inside.

  • History Of Use

    Southern Chin, Chinbon tube skirt.


  • Type of Item skirt
  • Culture Chin
  • Material fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 94.0 cm, width 78.0 cm (overall)

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


  • Creation Date between 1990 and 1994
  • Collection Date during 1995
  • Ownership Date before August 24, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on August 24, 2022

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3587/0025