Title
Jacket and Skirt
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Northern Thailand
Dimension
Gross measurement: Refer to parts
Accession No.
1993-01217
Collection of
This is a Lahu Nyi (Red Lahu) woman's jacket and skirt made from home-spun indigo-dyed cloth, finished with appliquéd bands. The prevalence of red in their clothing possibly earned them their name. However, the origins of the colour distinctions are not clear, and not every group can be identified by the colour of their dress. Sarong-type skirts and leggings complete the Lahu Nyi women's daily wear. Thought to have orginated from China, the Lahu, migrated from Burma and Laos into northern Thailand. There are several sub-groups of Lahu in Thailand, including the Black Lahu (Lahu Na), and Yellow Lahu (Lahu Shi).
