Description (Physical description)
Eight brocaded bedspreads of various designs and colours, including black, white, red, yellow, green, orange and blue; examples of Shan textile work. One is white with red triangular designs. The second is black and red with white cross-shaped designs. The third has black and brown stripes with white diamond designs. The fourth has red and black stripes with white length-wise stripes and white geometric designs. The fifth has dark red and black stripes with white length-wise stripes and white geometric designs. The sixth has red, black, green and orange stripes with white geometric designs. The seventh has red, black, green and yellow stripes with white geometric designs.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Field collection)
Collected by Dr O. Samson.

Event Date 1937
Author: Annie McKay

Context (References)
Namkham is in the far north of Myanmar in the state of Shan, on the border with China. [The Times Atlas, 2000]
Event Date 2000
Author: Annie McKay

Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.250 | Repack
Event Date 15/7/2024
Author: Heather Donoghue

Description (Physical description)
Small, rectangular, embroidered bedspread on undyed backing, probably linen. Design consists of alternating black-blue, red and white horizontal bands of repeated opposing triangles. Bands intersected with vertical green and yellow stitching.
Event Date 15/7/2024
Author: Heather Donoghue

Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.5983 | Freezing
Event Date 22/7/2024
Author: Anne Doering