Cloth with luntaya design
Place of OriginMyanmar (Burma)
Dateapprox. 1875-1925
MaterialsSilk with plain-weave weft-patterned design and metal wrapped threads
DimensionsW. 23 in x L. 50 in, W. 58.4cm x L. 127.0 cm
Credit LineGift of Dr. Stephen A. Sherwin and Merrill Randol Sherwin
Object number2010.542
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsTextiles
On View
Not on viewTextiles such as this one, with its horizontal wave- or vine-like bands in interlocking tapestry weave called "luntaya acheik" were always expensive because of the exacting and time-consuming effort required to produce them. Red and green patterns were reserved for the use of members of the royal court.
approx. 1875-1925
approx. 1850-1900
1900-1950
approx. 1850-1900
approx. 1800-1868
approx. 1800-1900
1825-1875