MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES    Tai Daeng Phaa Biang Sam Neua area of Houa Phan, Laos 17½"x 88" Silk brocade. Supplementary-weft weave (chok and khit).  This lovely old shoulder cloth has different patterning on the two ends, as was usual for old ritual shaman's healing cloths. This weaving is probably 40 to 60 years old and is in excellent condition.  The brocading is white, along with pale yellows, greens and black on a cherry-red ground. Birds form the major motifs.  HOLD B-4700 Second end below              Large detail, front              Large detail, back Textiles of SE Asia - 3 HOME   Price List