1612 Old Chinese Hainan Ethnic Minority Textile PENDING To be fastened with a

To be fastened with a external belt (Not included)

It is written in Batak script

these are now harder to find than others

The figures have been created using double-sided dorukha embroidery that is similar to the type seen in Chamba Rumals

Superb yellow cotton contrast frill

1612 Old Chinese Hainan Ethnic Minority Textile PENDING To be fastened with aSuperb Old Chinese Ethnic Minority Meifu Li Textile with inscription embroidered in rich magenta Ceremonial women's head cloths, silk embroidery on indigo dyed cotton. The end panels are covered in extremely fine silk embroidery in geometric patterns and Chinese characters. The body is fine indigo cotton. Note the contrasting selvedge. Early to Mid 20th C. Size: 4'9'' x 11'' (145 x 28 cm). *** This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose