DepartmentTextiles-Asia

baby carrier

NameBaby Carrier

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao

Date20th century

Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA

Mediumcotton, silk, 'plastic gold', metal coins

Dimensions35 1/4 × 51 3/4 in. (89.5352 × 131.4453 cm)

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.76

ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies

DescriptionBaby carrier of indigo handwoven(?) cotton with wide plain strip at top. Embroidered panel has 2 large rectangular sections with large floral motifs. The borders have green embroidery on red or blue silk. Narrow ribbons and prairie points over gold on borders. An embroidered green square has been added. It has 11 coins at the bottom on tan cotton strips. This square has a patterned cotton backing.