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Loimi Akha Woman's Ensemble

Description

Jacket has brightly colored applique and reverse applique in red/green/yellow/orange. Seed bead ornamentation. Pleated skirts have drawstring waists.Apron is adorned with applique in various colors, beads, shells, metal plates, and fringe consisting of beads and coins.Leggings are adorned with applique and buttons. Belt is decorated with glass beads, shells, and coins.a) robe/jacket b) skirt c) skirt d) belt e) apron f/g) leggings.

Source

HCT.2003.8.7a-g

Date

1995

Provenance

Purchased during a trip to Thailand in 1995.

Decade

1990-1999

Files

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Citation

“Loimi Akha Woman's Ensemble,” Fashion2Fiber, accessed April 20, 2024, https://fashion2fiber.osu.edu/items/show/4884.

Item Relations

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