Hmong textile pieces, sleeves

An assortment of 5 rectangular patchwork fragments, formerly pocket flaps and sleeve cuffs, cut with raw edges on one side and elaborate, tiered edge treatments on the other combining appliqué and embroidery. A combination of colorful patterns, bands, and patterned bands in contrast to mostly black and dark blue ground fabric.

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Detail of "Hmong textile pieces, sleeves" showing one larger fragment.

Detail of "Hmong textile pieces, sleeves" showing one larger fragment.

Detail of "Hmong textile pieces, sleeves" showing one smaller fragment.

Detail of "Hmong textile pieces, sleeves" showing the back of one smaller fragment.

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Hmong textile pieces, sleeves

An assortment of 5 rectangular patchwork fragments, formerly pocket flaps and sleeve cuffs, cut with raw edges on one side and elaborate, tiered edge treatments on the other combining appliqué and embroidery. A combination of colorful patterns, bands, and patterned bands in contrast to mostly black and dark blue ground fabric.

Artist

Unknown

Collector

Jason Rosenberg

Medium

Cotton

Technique

Patchwork, embroidery

Dimensions

Various

Time Period

unknown