Sin Mi (Woman's Funerary Skirt)
Late 19th century
Medium
Silk and cotton, plain weave with supplementary patterning wefts; resist dyed; edged with cotton and silk, plain weave
Dimensions
148.6 × 79 cm (58 1/2 × 31 1/8 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 48.9 cm (19 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
149006
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Textiles gallery, where we encounter the striking *Sin Mi (Woman'serary Skirt)*, crafted by the T'aiua people of northern Laos in the late 19th century This ceremonial garment, measuring 148.6 × 79 cm, was reserved for women's funerals, embodying deep spiritual and communal significance in T'ai Neua culture.oven from silk and cotton, it reflects the region's rich tradition of handcrafted textiles, which served not only practical purposes but also as markers of identity, status, and ritual life. The skirt showcases masterful techniques: a plain weave base enhanced by supplementa...