Description: A GROUP OF SOUTHERN CHINESE MIAO BABY CARRIERS EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising of three baby carriers, one of heavy structure, with a complex design made up of embroidered applique work, the embroidery in silk, cotton and metal-wrapped thread, decorated with reserves of scrolling flowers including lotus, bordered with weft-brocade ribbon. Another baby carrier with complex white geometric white cotton embroidery on an indigo ground. The final baby carrier of indigo batik decorated with stylised scrolling floral motifs.
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The applique carrier 56cm wide, 175cm wide with straps extended, 100cm high. The largest other carrier 78cm high, 62cm wide.