E1393B: Hmong Clothing, Embroidered Belt B

Ethnographic

Identifier:
E1393B
Classification Category:
3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Clothing ➞ Accessory ➞ belt
Marks/Labels:
N/A
Materials:
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
synthetic
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
Dimensions:
53.5 cm L
6.5 cm W
Provenance of Object:
Made in Decorah, Iowa. Sold and Purchased in Decorah, Iowa.
Ethnic Group:
Asian ➞ Hmong
Production Date:
Late 1970s, early 1980s.
Use/Function:
Decoration on belt of apron panel (clothing).
Source Locality:
Made in Decorah, Iowa.
Description:
Hmong cotton belt with pink, green. and yellow embroidery featuring mountain, snail, and steps motifs. Belt is in two parts and would be worn around a Hmong apron.
Related Term
Hmong
Related Collections
2017.ETHN01: Hmong Textile, Lilly Womeldorf (2017.ETHN01)