E1445: Hmong-blue and grey reverse applique pandau; heart motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1445

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

50 cm L
50.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

The pandau was made in Decorah, IA by a Hmong woman in the late 1970s early 1980s. It was sold and purchased at Decorah's Nordic Fest. Janet Pinch brought it with her to Nevada and then sent it to Luther College Anthropology Lab in the mail.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Late 1970s - early 1980s

Use/Function:

Decoration

Source Locality:

Made by a Hmong woman during the 1970s in Decorah, IA. The Hmong woman was part of the Hmong resettlement program in Decorah, IA.

Acquisition Date:

October 17 2017

Description:

This is a larger square reverse applique pandau made with blue and gray cloth. The motifs include hearts, snails, and embroidered flowers. In the center 4 hearts combine to create an elephants foot motif.

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