Barkcloth panel
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Barkcloth fabrics were worn as wrappers by men, women, and children. Composed of three panels finely sewn together with raffia, this example spreads open into the subtle shape of a fan. A central dark panel is flanked by two lighter lateral panels. This example’s small scale suggests that it was either made to be worn by a child or as a display piece. If worn, the fabric would have been gathered around the body, passed between the legs and secured at the waist with a belt, creating a form of puffy trousers.
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