Miao Baby Carrier Huishui area. Guizhou, China Silk embroidery and appliqué on cotton; cotton and wool bands. 29"x 25." The contrast of bold appliqué and  delicate embroidery in the top band of this piece makes a most interesting textile. The embroidery is satin stitch, with seed stitch ("Forbidden Stitch") in the fret borders. The repeating  hsi character in the border signifies "joy." The piece is over 80 years old and is in good presentable condition, with some minor surface abrasion of the appliquéd silk.    $575 E-5012   Larger photo

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