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Antique Jacket from Miao of Guizhou province, Weining style, (rare)
Cotton, Hemp & Wool
early 20th century,

Asset Code 522

The Weining county in Guishou province is where this rare antique piece comes from.
Women wear short symmetrical jacket capes in geometric patterns. The basic material is hemp and the emboridery is done with wool and felt.
The lapel at the back is cotton.
More information on these jackets is available in the book 'A Picture album of China's Miao costumes and ornaments' by Yu Qiu Yu.
This jacket has also been discussed along with other similar ones in the category on turkotek.com

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