Miao Festival Cap

Photo credit: Matthew Hillman
Girls wear this cap either by itself or—on special occasions—under the silver headdress, where it both stabilizes the crown and protects the wearer’s head.

DETAILS

Country: China

Date: mid 20th century

Medium: silk, cotton, metallic thread

Height: 4 3/4

Width: 7 1/4

Depth: 7