Cover

Blue and white embroideries are part of an ancient domestic tradition. Designs vary geographically but are constant within generations of families except for minor individual variations. Often used to decorate the bed which traditionally played a focal part in household ritual particularly at the new year when all household spirits were honored. They are family made, by women, and family owned. These embroideries were of no local commercial value.

utilitarian;household

Large white cover with dark blue embroidery. The cover is made from three long pieces sewn together. The centre piece has a large roundel with curved spokes and various diaper patterns, surrounded with a meander motif and nine large sacred fungi motifs. Flanking the roundel are large and small lion motifs. The outside pieces have endless knot, flaming pearl, pair of fish, vase, umbrella, lotus, castanet, gong, fan and scroll motifs. The ends of the cover are hemmed, the sides are selvage. The back is unlined.