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Silk Embroidered Miao Baby Carrier

BCM -45 Guanling

 

A well preserved baby carrier from Guanling County area of western Guizhou Province. All silk satin stitching is done over delicate paper patterns on red cotton; middle register has Greek key cross stitched border showing some wear.This is likely from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century.

27" x 21.5"

$200

Guanling Baby Carrier

Silk Satin stitch embroidery detail

 

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