Framed Miao Sichuan Skirt
Stock No
SKIRT14
2013
- £2,650.00
- €3,056 Euro
- $3,555 US Dollar
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Item Description
This heavily pleated skirt is by the Miao ethnic minority from Sichuan, SW China. The skirt dates to the first half of the C20. It is made from hemp with an indigo batik pattern to the main body of the skirt and a deep border with embroidery in yellow and orange silk and applique in black, white and red cottons. The needlework skills are exquisite and considering that there is over 4.5m of skirt, it would have taken a very long time to do. The skirt was finally pleated and it would have sashayed wonderfully as the wearer moved.
I've mounted the skirt on heavy linen over a canvas stretched frame. The pleating gives a wonderful sculptural character to the piece.
If you are proposing to hang the skirt on a wall with direct sunlight, then i recommend a Museum grade Perspex cover to protect the colours from fading. I can quote for this.
Item Info
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Seller Location
Surrey, Surrey
Item Dimensions
H: 122cm W: 122cm D: 4cm
Period
Second quarter 20th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Surrey, Surrey
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7795 343042
