Female chest Covering - Puyuma tribe

Until around the age of 13 or 14, girls from Puyuma tribe ( but this kind of shape can be found on Ami tribes too) typically wore a short skirt paired with a long-sleeved, cropped top. As they matured, they began to add a chest covering underneath the top. In contemporary times, women often replace the traditional upper garment with a white shirt or T-shirt, worn beneath the chest covering. However, elder women continue to follow the traditional dress style. The chest covering is crafted in a diamond shape and features intricate embroidery. To wear it, the upper straps are tied behind the neck, while the side straps are crossed at the back and secured at the front of the waist. Due to its length, the fan-shaped lower section of the garment drapes over the abdomen like a pocket.

Reference

PUY235

Dimensions

Length : 54 cms

Width : 46 cms

Period

circa 1960

Source

Taitung Collection

Material

Coton embroidery

We draw our clients’ attention to the fact that the items offered for sale are antique pieces, sometimes over a hundred years old, which have withstood the passage of time and bear the marks of their past use.
It is therefore entirely normal for these items to show signs of wear, patina, cracks, old repairs, or other alterations related to their history and traditional use. By proceeding with the purchase, the buyer acknowledges having reviewed the condition of the item based on the unretouched photographs provided and accepts its specific characteristics linked to its age.
We remain at your disposal to meet you in person in Taiwan (by appointment), provide further information (photos, videos, etc.), or organize a video conference to present the item of your choice.