GENERAL EMBROIDERY, PANEL

Three panels of Dong embroidery which would have been made into festival costume. Usually made in the home, these panels were purchased from a textile factory in Jiuchao. The smaller panels may have been applied to longer pieces to make up the garment. The cotton fabric has been stiffened with rice glue with the shine created by beating the cloth.
The circular motif represents the sun. Purchased by donor on 8/11/2010.
c) is on untreated black cotton.