E1444: Hmong Pandau, Blue and White Reverse Applique, Snail Motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1444

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

18 cm L
17.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

This pandau was most likely made by Lia Vue, according to Marilyn Anderson, due to the craftsmanship and what Marilyn remembers. It was made in Decorah, IA in the 1970s. In September 2017, Marilyn purchased the pandau from the Depot in Decorah, IA.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1970s

Use/Function:

This is a pandau most likely made for decoration.

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa

Acquisition Date:

September 2017

Description:

This is a small square reverse applique pandau made with blue, white, and red cloth. The motifs of the pandau include reverse applique snails that are connected and overlap each other and red applique diamonds.

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