Title
Blouse
Year/Period
Mid 20th century, c.1960s
Region
Northern Thailand
Dimension
Object size: 76.7 x 39.5 cm
Accession No.
1993-01028
Collection of
This is the dress of a young Pwo Karen girl. It has diamond shapes woven into the lower portion. Red threads are added to the mid-section for ceremonial occasions such as funerals. A Karen bride changes from her dress into a blouse and skirt during her marriage to signify her new status.The Karen is the largest tribal group in Thailand comprising two main divisions (the Sgaw and Pwo) and smaller sub-groups. Originally thought to have come from Tibet, they migrated into Thailand from Burma during the 18th century.
