Wedding Dress

North Vietnam, Late 20th century
Jacket 47 x 52 inches/ Skirt 36 x 24 inches

Blouse and skirt from a Pa Then wedding ensemble, created by weaver Xin Thi Giang. The lapels and sleeves have moderate patches of silk brocade and embroidery on handspun cotton. The back has a larger panel of silk brocade which expands on the traditional designs in the smaller patches.