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Mudmee Silk Tube Skirt

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Mudmee Silk Tube Skirt

Mudmee Silk Tube Skirt

Descriptive Line: Twill weave, resist-dye weft

Material/Technique: Silk, Natural Dyes

Culture/Period: Mid 20th century

Place/Origin: Sisaket Province

Collection of: Mudmee Weaving of Thailand

Dimensions: 91 [2] x 92cm

 

Notes/Description

Entwined-tail nagas and rooster motifs construct two panel of pattern with earthy color scheme. Nagas, the mythical serpent-like creatures are believed by people is Isaan area of Thailand to possess protective power and held in high reverence throughout the region.