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