Embroidered Miao Baby Carrier  Guiyang. Guizhou Province, China. Early to mid-20th century. 23"x 26." Silk satin-stitch and couching on cotton. The special feature of this work is the subtle and extremely fine chain-stitch scrollwork that fills the background. The embroidered panels are in good condition, with a little surface abrasion. The borders show minor fraying in a couple of areas.   $325 E-1119  Full view below               Magnified view of embroidery

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Young unmarried girls in Zhijin, Guizhou, wearing baby carriers as part of their festival costumery.