Embroidered band at top, Pieced ikat lining. Heavy plain weave wool ground with tan warp and black weft. Polychrome silk embroidery. embroidered chain stitch borders are integral on the sides and bottom edge. The top border is applied, embroidered in silk on silk and hand sewn in place. There is a silk/cotton ikat backing. Raw and frayed edges are seen on the face, suggesting a missing fringe or binding.

Da-our fragment, late 19th-early 20th century

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Title
Da-our fragment
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2004.259.64
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Embroidered band at top, Pieced ikat lining. Heavy plain weave wool ground with tan warp and black weft. Polychrome silk embroidery. embroidered chain stitch borders are integral on the sides and bottom edge. The top border is applied, embroidered in silk on silk and hand sewn in place. There is a silk/cotton ikat backing. Raw and frayed edges are seen on the face, suggesting a missing fringe or binding.