DepartmentTextiles-Asia

baby carrier

Namebaby carrier in Zhouxi style

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao

Date20th century

Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA

MediumCotton

Dimensions28 × 50 in. (71.1201 × 127.0003 cm)

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.86

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

DescriptionThe carrier is made up of rows of embroidered sewn to the body of the carrier. The multi-colored embroidery depicts birds, fishes and other animals. The outer edge is bordered with several rows of geometric and striped ribbon trim. The backing fabric is black cotton, as are the wide ties on either side.