Not currently on display at the V&A

Legging

ca. early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A pair of black and red leggings worn by a woman of one of the hill tribes of Kachin State northern Burma. Cotton and wool. Plain and supplementary weave dotted with colourful geometric motifs. c. early 20th century.


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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Woman's Leggings
  • Woman's Leggings
Brief description
A pair of black and red leggings worn by a woman of one of the hill tribes of Kachin State northern Burma. Cotton and wool. Plain and supplementary weave dotted with colourful geometric motifs. c. early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
IS.154:1-1993

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Record createdMarch 30, 2004
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