Boot, man's

Description

Man's boot, one of a pair, with leather sole, felt and wool upper with striped and patterned section around ankle and applique motifs in blue and tan leather: China, Tibet Autonomous Region, Xigaze Prefecture, Gyangze, Tibetan, 20th century AD

Museum reference

A.1973.53

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Boot, man's

Production information

Gyantse, Xigaze Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Date

Early - mid 20th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Leather, Felted wool, Wool

Physical description

Leather sole, white felt upper, black wool legging; decorated with applique motifs in blue leather and bands of white pulu wool coloured blue, rust and maroon

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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