1851 / 1875, Myanmar

1851 / 1875, Myanmar

Identifier
0593A/(IS)
Collection
Material
Technique
Dimension
274.3 cm (length)
63.5 cm (width)
Production time
Production place

Description

Formed from two narrow panels (W. 31.5 cm) stitched together selvage to selvage. Multiple weft bands of acheik (horizontal wave patterns) in red, black and yellow on a white warp ground. Burmese silk acheik-luntaya multi-coloured textile; Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca.1880. Decorated with running wave patterns.