Beaded Dance Apron (Baju tarian)
Medium
Skirt panel with glass beads; and glass bead fringe and tassels of strips of cotton, plain weave and plain knitting (possibly intentionally stained); knotted to waist cord
Dimensions
63 × 57 cm (24 3/4 × 22 3/8 in.)
Classification
needlework (visual works)
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
180311
About the Artist
Unknown
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