DIA115xH65mm, Thailand
This curious circular lacquer tray has been a puzzle for me, I cannot figure out what was the original usage for such item. The material of the tray is very delicate, made with paper and a semi transparent lacquer.
If anyone know of the origin and usage of this tray, please let me know!
Other unsolved mystery.
This is going to be my next Something Old Something New project, stay tune!
Previous items: Coconut Lid Containers, Lotus Leaf Vessel.
L700mm, Thailand
This smart garment belongs to the Striped Hmong tribe (Hmoob Txaij) of Thailand, they are one of the 5 hill tribes in the area between Northern Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Amongst the Hmong tribes, there are 4 sub tribe – White Hmong, Green Hmong, Striped Hmong and Hmong Chinese. The Striped Hmong’s costume have striped bands on the arms.
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DIA220xH350mm, Thailand
This earthenware is from Dan Kwian, the pottery village in Thailand. The pottery there is known for its rust like colour which is the result from the high iron oxide content in the clay that were used. The clay are collected from the nearby Moon River where the Kha tribe used to live, it is believed that they were the original potter of the area. The style and shape of the pottery has been passed down and even now traditional technique are still used by the potters.
W100xL600mm, Thailand
The Hmong tribe is one of the 5 major hill tribes in Thailand, the Hmong is a sub tribe of the Miao tribe in China. It is believed that due to the cultural reforms brought on in the Qing dynasty, a search for more fertile land that have brought on a massive immgration in the 18th century. According to records in the Chinese literature, the Miao tribe can be dated back to 3rd century BC.
These embroidery were decorative pieces on the sleeve or collar of the Black Hmong costume, unfortunately the garments which these embroidery have been on were too worn to be kept, these are the pieces that have been salvaged. Traditionally, these garments were worn during the Hmong New Year in November or December when the harvest has been completed. They are combination of cross stitching and patchwork, the embroidery patterns all have a subtle symbolic meaning; (left) a protection cross, (center) flowers, (right) snails. These embroider pieces are a perfect for any handmade projects, bags, jackets, etc.
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