Sash
Title
Sash
Description
One Mien bridal sash of white cotton with needlework embroidery. The narrower embroidered ends are edged with green-couched-in-silver thread. The multi-colored embroidery is arranged in 6 rows of horizontal/vertical stitch which follows the warp and weft of the cloth with a lacy effect. There are rows of flower and leaf motifs the last two rows being enclosed within striped borders. The thread used is either pearl cotton crochet thread emboidery floss or weaving thread with a sheen. Motifs drawn from the 5 standart Mien patterns. There are also two lozenge-shaped motifs in the center. As far as can be ascertained there is no mythical or religious significance to the patterns. This sash forms part of the costume of a Mien woman - viz loose fitting pants ankle length tunic sash and turban. The bridal shawl is made by the bride one for herself and one hand-made.
Identifier
1987.025.001