Cloth baby carrier

NameBaby carrier

CultureHmong

Date20th century

Place madeVIETNAM, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumCotton, dye

Dimensions26 15/16 × 27 3/16 in. (68.5 × 69 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Dee Smith, A.2012.43.2

Object numberA.2012.43.2

DescriptionTwo panels of applique and embroidery are sewn onto a black and blue ground. The main colors are red, white, and blue with some black. The center of each, sewn onto white (sacking?) material are of embroidered geometric designs in black, orange, and aqua. The ties, in white and blue print, have red extensions.