E1500: Hmong Pandau Cross Stitch - Royal Laos Government symbol

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1500

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton ➔ Aida
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

14.25 cm L
14.5 cm W

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

late 1970s

Source Locality:

not sure on production location; acquired in Decorah, IA

Acquisition Date:

1970 – 1989

Description:

This pandau is hand sewn from the late 1970s. It features what is called the Royal Standard of the Kingdom of Laos, this is also known as the crest of Laos. It shows three elephant heads on a pedestal that is formerly known as a symbol of monarchy.

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