Basket, Needlework

Name/Title

Basket, Needlework

Entry/Object ID

11.3.1-1

Description

Basket for embroidery tools and piecework. From Ban Phakha, it's an Akha made basket used for rice, but Yao women use for embroidery. Four bamboo legs. Inside weave is larger than outside weave. (We have included bits of string, fake silver bells, wooden beads, etc.)

Collection

Hmong-Yao: Yao Mien

Made/Created

Place

Location

Ban Jhong Ka, Muang Sing, LNT

Dimensions

Height

29-5/16 in

Width

22-1/2 in