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Object #     5-13947
Object name     Skirt, Talagi
Culture of Origin     Atayal, Taiwan
Materials     Ramie, Wool, Bell, Bead
Techniques     Beadwork, Plain Weave, Warp Faced, Weft Faced, Double Cloth, Float Weave, Dyed, Sewn
Dimensions     L: 125.0 cm, W: 63.7 cm
Exhibit Label    

The Atayal use more colors and patterns in their textiles than any other Taiwanese aboriginal group. This skirt of ramie (Chinese hemp) was worn on ceremonial occasions.

Source     Mr. George Kerr
Location     Kappan Village, Taiwan
Credit     Gift of Mr. George Kerr


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