Notes on Culture & Antique Art, Ethnic Decor & Vintage Fashion | Wovensouls Art Gallery
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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