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Framed Yao Baiku Hilltribe Skirt

Stock No

SKIRT21

Member since
2013
  • £1,650.00
  • €1,943 Euro
  • $2,213 US Dollar

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Item Description

This is a stunning way to display a vintage skirt. The skirt is from the Baiku (white trouser) Yao Chinese minority group. It is made from handloomed hemp which is indigo dyed and patterned with concentric rings of batik. The orange patches and border are in felted silk and the hem is finished of with a thick homespun pink brocade ribbon. The skirt is pleated and the pleats then stiffened with root vegetable paste from the rare pot bellied tree, only found in their area, near Libo, Guizhou Province. This ensures a good sashaying motion when the wearer is walking. These skirts would be worn at festivals.

The skirt is mounted on linen stretched over a frame and at 46" square would make a statement in any room. I particularly love the bright blue indigo colour.

It can be supplied with a Perspex cover which I think lends it a more contemporary appearance and reduces potential damage from UV light. Please ask for a quote.

Item Info

Seller

PENNY WORRALL

Seller Location

Surrey, Surrey

Item Dimensions

H: 116cm W: 116cm D: 4cm

Period

Third quarter 20th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Surrey, Surrey

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7795 343042

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