Asian ethnic minority artifacts textiles, tribal arts, primitive Asian Ethnic Artifacts
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #1409837 (stock #EMT170)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
Meticulously embroidered panel for baby carrier that never got finished.. and was packed away to be finished later...probably by a loving grandmother, and then backed and border probably her daughter for sale. Miao people in the region of Zhi Jin including border ...measures 20 x 23.5 inches the last 2 pics are of the back side of the embroidery
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #1409743 (stock #ZEMT171)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
SOLD
Made by a women of the Miao minority often referred to as the "tiny Miao" ...not because of their stature but because they were recongnize for their "tiny" embroidery stitches... This jacket was worn for festivals ...and shows some use...wonderful display piece and also could be worn by a small person....
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #1435645 (stock #EMT174)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$150.00
Possibly from Yueli are of Nandan county, this antique Chinese ethnic minority Miao top could have been worn for every day It has hand batiked front and back panels and the front apron has hand embroidery accents on the batiked section. Pic 1 shows the back with the "apron"extention which extends to the top of the knees... Pic 2 show the front which ends at the waist... Fits a small woman and I mean small or could be used as a striking wall piece...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #1488065 (stock #TC)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$285.00
Traditional Qing style side closing, black satin weave cotton fabric with elaborate trim... really striking and wearable garment
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Horn : Pre 1940 item #1230855 (stock #TC516)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
This Chinese hair comb was hand carved from a beautifully "grained" translucent animal horn. Obtained from an ethnic minority person, the pair of ducks carved into the handle were commonly used by mainstream Han Chinese as a symbol of a long and happy marriage. Items with this symbol would often be gifted for an anniversary.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1970 item #652976 (stock #EMT119)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
This hat is extensively decorated with the wrapped thread embroidery technique which is distinctive to the Dong Ethnic Minority group. Additionally detailed with tassels and plastic beads, the hat was clearly made by a loving grandmother approximately 30-35 years ago. The hat is in excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #1154468 (stock #EMT152)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$115.00
This tradition style childs collar of the Dong minority was handmade by the mother or grandmother. The fabric was cut from fragments of handwoven cloth stitched together. The embroidery is an intricate cross stitch pattern...It was used (probably for several generals of children) and is a bit dirty...no rips no tears.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #755863 (stock #EMT126)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$350.00
This brightly colored child's hat is Dong ethnic minority. The front is decorated with 9 silver Buddha ornaments and lots of intricate embroidery. Tassels and pompoms decorate the sides and silver bells with fish ornaments across the back protect the child from the approach of evil spirits.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1950 item #1357870 (stock #TC561)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$80.00
These 8 old Ivory napkin rings may have originally been made for tourist souvenirs. They have hand painted/dyed images of landscapes boats ets...Each has a different Chinese calligraphy saying of well wishing... priceing $80 purchasers choice of any 2
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1980 item #540650 (stock #EMT103)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
This Miao Baby carrier is from the Bai Ling region of China. As is typical of this region, the straps are embroidered. This attractive piece was probably only used for a few festivals before being stored away for the next generations use. In excellant condition, it measures 38" long.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #551364 (stock #EMT108)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$675.00
There are many hopes expressed in this baby carrier: red cotton background fabric for the joy of having the baby, the yellow golden embroidered thread patterned in sun symbols and swirling lines throughout the carrier are the wind blowing the bees and pollen around the fields for a sucessfull harvest. Carrier is divided by a strip of very fine needlepoint for added strength...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #552627 (stock #EMT110)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$575.00
Incredible precision is the hallmark of this hand embroidered baby carrier from Ge Jia. The piece is bordered with batik and hand stitch detail which is so fine and precise that it looks like it was done on a machine but it was definately done by hand. This carrier is in very good condition. This older style is now highly prized and rarely appear on the market. baby carrier is 23 inches wide at the top and 27 inches long.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #506424 (stock #M103)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
This is a traditional old style Chinese doodoo which is worn buttoned to the front of a womans shirt. It is made of black cotton fabric and embroidered with silk thread using a satin stitch. The motif is typical Miao...birds and flowers. It is in good condition appears slightly faded. This piece measures approx 11" X 11" and would look very nice framed. Age approx 65 yrs old
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #782135 (stock #EMT128)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$550.00
This Miao Chinese ethnic minority jacket would have been worn by a teenage girl for festival. All the batik work was hand-painted and all stitches and embroidery was done by hand. The row of silver hemisphere's across the back represent the "bubble" in the Miao creation myth.

The jacket is approx 70 years old and is from Zhi Jin

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1930 item #1266886 (stock #ZM170)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
sold
This hand carved wooden comb belonged to a Miao Chinese minority women with limited means. Comb would have been worn horizontally between the top of the woman's head and under the twisted bun of her hair. Comb is decorated with symbols which a burned into the wood. comb is 5 x 4 inches
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #540641 (stock #EMT102)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$650.00
Rare old Shui ethnic minority baby carrier is from Gui Zhou province China. The upper section is elaborately embroidered using mostly satin stitch technique. The lower section is embroidered with horsehair wrapped thread design. Although this carrier shows extensive use, and shows a bit of dirt, it retains its beauty. Measures approx 20" x 36"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #618001 (stock #EMT113)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$850.00
This is a very finely embroidered baby carrier from LiPing region. Threads of green and purple silk are used in satin embroidery stitches which are so heavy and so finely done that they almost totally cover the hand-loomed fabric. Additional decorative elements include border areas banded with tiny triangular folded fabric and hand-loomed bands.The upper portion of the carrier would be used to protect the baby's head from the elements...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1960 item #620681 (stock #EMT115)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
This is a charming baby carrier from Guang Xi which is similiar in shape to those carriers from Rao Jia region. It is made of hand-loomed cotton fabric which is hand stitched and hand embroidered with butterflies and flowers using both cotton and silk thread. The sculptural shape makes a very pleasing wall hanging. The condition of this carrier is very good.