E1416: Hmong - Sinh material

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1416

Classification Category:

4:Tools & Equipment for Materials ➞ Textileworking T&E

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

146.5 cm L
97.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Refugee camp in Northeast Iowa, sold and purchases in Decorah, IA

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Laotian

Production Date:

late 1970s, early 1980s

Use/Function:

Used to make clothing.

Source Locality:

refugee camp

Description:

Sinh is a tube skirt that Laotian or Thai women wear. This is the material they use to make the skirt.

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