About this piece
A black square cloth with a gold-embroidered diamond and a red flower band.
This baby carrier panel with pendant decoration and wealth motif is Miao, from Paitiau, Danzai County, Guizhou Province, China, and dates to the 20th century. It is applique shining cloth, cotton & panel. Once infants outgrew their carriers, they were stored carefully and sometimes handed down as heirlooms, and a mother parting with one would often cut off the long ties and keep them. The dark, glossy cloth holds a central square of gold-colored needlework within a diamond frame. A strip of red along the bottom carries round floral medallions, and a small tasseled pouch hangs from a cord. It is 32 inches wide and 32 long.
Dressed to the nines, with a tassel for emphasis.
