Title
Baby-carrier
Year/Period
Mid 20th century, c.1960s
Region
Northern Thailand
Dimension
Object size: 73.5 x 46 cm
Accession No.
1993-01206
Collection of
This pink cotton Hmong baby-carrier is made of two rectangular pieces of cloth joined together at the borders. Resembling an apron, it features geometric batik designs decorated with embroidery and a batik centre panel. The pink wool pompoms arranged to form two crosses probably served as a protective talisman against evil spirits.Originally highlanders from China, the Hmong recently have begun to move into northern areas of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
