Set of Pwo Chin Woman's Garments

Title
Set of Pwo Chin Woman's Garments
Year/Period
Mid to Late 20th century
Region
Chin state, north-west Myanmar
Material
Cotton, satin silk, glass beads, metallic bosses and tassels, wool
Technique
Hand-woven, applique decoration
Dimension
Object size: 43 x 128 cm,
Object size: 81 x 73 cm
Accession No.
2013-00503
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Laura Kan

 

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