Cowrie Beaded Akha Belt
Title
Cowrie Beaded Akha Belt
Description
Donor note: Handmade cowrie shell, Akha belt embroidered with beads and silver coins with an image of a Thai guarding lion.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Kay King
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-228
Coverage
Thailand
Extent
Waist: 30"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. There is some discoloration in some Cowrie shells and silver coins.
Textile
Cotton, Shell, and Beads
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2018.46.4
Collection
Citation
Unknown designer, “Cowrie Beaded Akha Belt,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed May 15, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/442.