Description:

**Originally Listed At $200**

Southeast Asia, Myanmar (Burma) / Thailand, Karen Culture & Padaung Kayan culture, ca. mid-20th to 21st century CE. A collection of textiles made by Hill Tribes from eastern Myanmar and Northern Thailand region, many Karen and Kayan people settled in Thailand due to conflicts with the Burmese military during the late 20th century, and many women make a living by weaving. The purple textile is from the Karen culture, it is one continuous piece of ikat fabric, perhaps a scarf or baby sling. The Kayan scarf has an interesting zigzag pattern and is a soft texture, possibly silk or cashmere, but the material is unknown. The cotton shoulder bag with embroidered motifs is unused, and excellent condition. Size of large ikat: 57.5" L x 20" W (146 cm x 50.8 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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  • Condition: Some minor pulls to threads, otherwise scarf is intact and wearable. Ikat has an intentional unfinished section as shown, otherwise good condition. Bag is intact and excellent.

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