E1535: Hmong Pandau Reverse Applique, Snail Motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1535

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

10.74 cm L
10.74 cm W

Provenance of Object:

The patterned fabric was bought by Roderick and Lo Ly made the pandau to teach/show Roderick how they were made. the item was then gifted to Roderick.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1979-1981

Use/Function:

To teach outsider how pandau were made and to serve as a reminder/decoration.

Source Locality:

Waukon, Wisconsin, USA

Acquisition Date:

1979 – 1981

Description:

This is a small square reverse applique pandau with blue and green flower-patterned fabric and orange fabric and pink and green thread. There are two reverse appliqued snail motifs.

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