E1437: Hmong Pandau Reverse Applique, geometric circle

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1437

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

44.5 cm L
45.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Made in refugee camp in Thailand the nbrought to Decorah, IA where it is given to Roots family.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1975-1976

Use/Function:

Decorative Pandau.

Acquisition Date:

1976

Description:

This is a larger reverse applique pandau made with red, blue, yellow, green, and white cloth. The motifs include reverse applique geometric circles, applique pinwheels and half pinwheels, and applique mountains.

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