Apron

About this object

History of use

Worn as an ornament and to protect clothing while working (collector).

Cultural context

Worn by Hakka women for everyday dress.

Physical description

Small apron of glazed brown cotton. The narrow bib curves outwards to a rectangular skirt. There are loops on the top corners of both the bib and skirt. Across the bib are fabric stripes in pink, red and ricrac in yellow. The back is unlined.