MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES Tai Dam Headscarf Northeast Laos. 19th century. 15½"x 62"plus fringe. Cotton, with cotton brocading. This striking and rare piece features a red sacred eye medallion, and borders of black naga river dragons with lion riders.  Indigo blue plain panel. The piece is thought to be over 100 years old, but it is impossible to date exactly. It has four small patches.  The decorated panel itself is 15½"x 28"......$625 B-4635    Larger photo  Textiles of SE Asia - 1 HOME Price List