Hita Mein
ca. 1900 (made)
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Central panel of a woman's skirt (Hta-mein) of acheik (horizontal wave patterned) interlocking tapestry weave Luntaya ('100 shuttles') in silks on a ground of mixed silk and cotton. The weft pattern is carried out in yellow, white, brown and two shades of green in close parallel bands of dentated, wave and floral motifs on a red ground. At each end of the cloth is a broad yellow stripe.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven in silks on a ground of silk and cotton |
| Brief description | Central panel of a woman's skirt (Hta-mein) tapestry woven in silks on a ground of silk and cotton, Burma, ca. 1900 |
| Physical description | Central panel of a woman's skirt (Hta-mein) of acheik (horizontal wave patterned) interlocking tapestry weave Luntaya ('100 shuttles') in silks on a ground of mixed silk and cotton. The weft pattern is carried out in yellow, white, brown and two shades of green in close parallel bands of dentated, wave and floral motifs on a red ground. At each end of the cloth is a broad yellow stripe. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by T. B. Clarke-Thornhill, Esq. |
| Object history | This textile was acquired by the donor while he was working in Burma in the late 19th early 20th century. |
| Production | In the style of the Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). |
| Bibliographic reference | Ferrars, Max & Bertha. Burma
London: 1901. 60p. ill., 136 & 137
Fraser-Lu, Sylvia. Handwoven Textiles of South-East Asia
Oxford University Press: 1988. 50 & 88p., il.
Burmese Crafts: Past and Present
Oxford University Press: 1994. 262., ill. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.41-1934 |
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| Record created | June 15, 1999 |
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