166 Sapa Hilltribe Skirt Vietnam Beaded Weaving

Skirt with beads integrated into the weaving. All natural dyes.

Folded over and stitched along the length. Worn as a tube and the waist end is folded over.

ANTIQUE BEADED VIETNAM SAPA SKIRT WITH BEADED WEAVING

Circa 1930.

86cm length,59cm

Fading in the red areas

Soft pliable fabric – the oldest  piece I have handled.

This rare form of weaving is likely from Vietnam’s Katu people in the central highlands.

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