Needlework

Hmong story cloth depicting scenes of traditional Hmong village life in South East Asia/Laos. Multi-colored embroidered figures and objects on a light blue fabric background. Around this is a reverse applique border of purple, white/blue zig-zags, and light blue fabrics.

Details

Catalog Number: A96:4:1

Object Name: Needlework

Alternate Name: CLOTH, STORY

Artist/Maker:

• Artist: Yang, Keng

• Artist: Thor, Lor

Material: COTTON

World Region: Asia

Culture Area: Southeast Asia

People/Culture: Hmong

Place Made: Lor ThorKeng YangHmongMinnesotaUSA

Date Made: 20th Century

Collection: Anthropology