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Object #     1998-83/135
Object name     Skirt, Woman's
Culture of Origin     Jjiho clan, Adu, Nuosu, Yi
Maker or Artist     Jjihomo Lozhuo
Materials     Wool
Techniques     Pleated
Dimensions     L: 112.0 cm, W: 136.0 cm
Exhibit Label    

The hundred-pleated skirt expresses grace and feminine elegance. Worn in the past as casual wear, it is now an heirloom worn only on special occasions such as the New Year.

Source     Museum Expedition - Anthropology Division
Location     Telimu Township, Butuo County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
Credit     Purchased with funds donated by the Blakemore Foundation


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