| Detail
of supplementary weft top band of a Tai Daeng Mosquito Net (pha
mung) from Xam Tai in northeast Laos. Approximately: 61"
x 65" on the sides and 60" high; hanging pockets extends
4" from main 'box'. Four panels on each side of handspun, handwoven
indigo cotton, with silk and cotton heading border in good condition;
top of four panels (one is pieced making three parts) gold-colored
handspun, handwoven cotton. One side (side 'd') has a panel replaced,
or of darker color indigo. Several patches and some holes, although
none are larger than 1". A few patches of supplementary warp
scraps. All handstitched. Early 20th century. |
