Title
Bamboo vest
Year/Period
1930s-1940s
Region
China, found in Indonesia
Material
Dimension
Object size: 66.0 x 50.0 cm
Accession No.
2017-00475
Collection of
Bamboo vests were worn by both bride and bridegroom under their wedding garments. Strips of bamboo are strung to form a diamond-shaped mesh. A blue trim runs along the vest’s circular neckline, sleeveless arm holes and down the front. It is secured by frog fasteners at the neck and stomach. Bamboo vests were worn to allow for ventilation beneath the thick and heavily embroidered wedding garments. As wedding robes were often made from delicate silk, bamboo vests would have prevented sweat stains and fabric damage.
