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 A

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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