Tai Moei ceremonial silk blouse "suea mai" from Laksao Bolikhamsay Province, Central Laos. Made of purple silk called "Suea Knaep" and decorated with embroidery in "lai khor" (hook) motifs around the neck,near the hem and down the front. The ends of the sleeves, neck, hem and front are trimmed with white and red binding. The tube skirt is known as "sin mii taa laks". The ikat is separated into bands with continuous and discontinuous supplementary weft design. Silk and cotton. 20th c. Sizes: 1) 13'' x 50.5'' (33 x 128 cm); 2) 35.5'' x 24'' (90 x 61 cm). Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.