Miao Apron Guizhou, China Appliquéd silk braid, metal ornaments, warp-patterned ribbon, and coins. 29"x 17."  In this piece, we see an old much beloved article "recycled"--the embroidered butterfly medallions and metal ornaments and bells appliquéd onto a newer fabric to prolong its useful life. Chinese coins ornament the lower edge.....$285 E-7875  Larger full view photo               Large detail photo

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