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Skirt

late 19th-early 20th century

Intricate designs are woven into this homegrown silk skirt from a region with a distinctive way of using stripes. River dragons-helpful guardians-and geese are just two auspicious symbols that appear as abstracted patterns. Their images are almost indiscernible as they blend into a maze of connecting hooks and small diamonds.

Cotton and silk cloth with natural dyes (ikat and supplementary weft)

31 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. (80.65 x 62.87 cm)

Gift of David and Marita Paly

95.43

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Order and Border", February 26, 2010 - August 28, 2011

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