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Tunic

Title

Tunic

Year/Period

Early 20th century

Region

Rakhine State, Burma

Material

Cotton, indigo dye

Technique

Complex weave, ikat and indigo dyed threads

Dimension

Gross measurement: 93.5 x 92.5 cm

Accession No.

2009-03580

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This hand-spun indigo-dyed tunic has ikat patterns in the warp. Across the centre are bands of complex weave patterns in cotton threads, which are probably hand-dyed as well.This type of tunic was worn by Khamau women of high status and are rarely found today. The Khamau is a sub-group of the Chin, and live in the Rakhine state.