Antique Silk Textile Tin Sin Laos STL23

Name: Antique Silk Textile Tin Sin Laos STL23
SKU: STL23
Price: 195.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$195.00

This beautifully woven vintage silk textile from southern Laos, known as tin sin, once adorned the bottom of a traditional tube skirt worn by the women of Laos. An intricate silk star motif in warm colors is woven over a hand spun cotton backing. The weaving is superior to most tin sin we have seen.

Availability: In stock

SKU: STL23 Category: Silk Textiles Tags: antique silk textile, Lao silk, Laotian silk weaving, silk art, silk tin sin Laos, silk wall hanging, silk weaving, vintage silk textiles

Description

The tradition of silk weaving in Laos is centuries old and represents an important part of the Laotian cultural identity. Still today, women in Laos wear beautiful silk skirts and shawls adorned with ancient motifs that hold deep meaning for the people.

Dimensions
Length: 114cm, 45 in
Width: 30cm, 12 in

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