Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection

Apron of yellow and red sateen embroidered with raised metallic cord embroidery

Title
Apron of yellow and red sateen embroidered with raised metallic cord embroidery
LC Subject
accessories (object genre)
Donor
Chotanaporn, Kitikorn
Description
Apron of yellow and red sateen embroidered with raised metallic cord embroidery in lively plant-like shapes throughout; drawstring casing at top with braided cord cotton tie; ends have metallic fringe finished with a silver sequin backed with red sateen. This is part of a traditional Thai dance costume worn at the center over two leg panels.
Motif
Fringe Biomorphic shapes
Work Type
aprons (protective wear)
Location
Thailand
Date
1901/2000
Identifier
0022.003.005
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Sateen Metallic Cord
Technique
Metallic cord tinsel embroidery with stuffing underneath to create a raised texture
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University