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Woman's Traditional and Ceremonial Costume Ensemble (Headdress, Jacket, Belt, Apron Sash, Skirt, Headress Cover, Bracelets, Buckle, Leggings, Ties, Shoulder Bag)1970-1990

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Title
Woman's Traditional and Ceremonial Costume Ensemble (Headdress, Jacket, Belt, Apron Sash, Skirt, Headress Cover, Bracelets, Buckle, Leggings, Ties, Shoulder Bag)
Culture
T'ai people, Akha ethnicity, Loimi sub-group, No
Place Made
Thailand
Date Made
1970-1990
Medium
Jacket: Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery, cotton plain weave appliqués, and shell beads Belt: Cotton plain weave with cowrie shells, glass beads, metal coins, and cotton cord Apron Sash: Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery, cotton plain weave appliqués, cotton cord fringe, glass bead fringe, metal studs, and cowrie shells Skirt: Cotton plain weave with cotton cord Headdress Cover: Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery, cotton plain weave appliqués, shell beads, plastic buttons, and metal studs Bracelets: Metal, stamped Buckle: Metal, stamped, metal, and metal wire Leggings: Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery and cotton plain weave appliqués Leggings: Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery, cotton plain weave appliqués, plastic buttons, and shell beads Ties: Glass beads with metal coins and cotton cord Shoulder Bag: Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery, cotton plain weave appliqués, and cotton cord tassels
Dimensions
Center back length (Jacket): 29 in. (73.66 cm) Length (Belt): 32 1/2 in. (82.55 cm) Overall (Apron Sash): 14 1/4 × 48 1/4 in. (36.2 × 122.56 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 14 1/2 in. (36.83 cm) Overall (Headdress Cover): 10 3/8 × 8 3/8 in. (26.35 × 21.27 cm) Overall (Bracelets): 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 × 2 in. (5.4 × 5.4 × 5.08 cm) Overall (Buckle): 4 15/16 × 4 15/16 in. (12.54 × 12.54 cm) Length (Leggings): 12 in. (30.48 cm) Length (Leggings): 12 in. (30.48 cm) Length (Ties, excluding cords): 13 1/2 in. (34.29 cm) Overall (Shoulder Bag): 30 × 13 3/4 in. (76.2 × 34.93 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
AC1992.130.1.1-.17
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles