Raffia Skirt

A raffia, or grass, skirt. It has alternating panels of dyed black, and natural, raffia. Raffia skirts, such as this one, are often part of the costume of masqueraders, or public performers.

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Further Information

• Type: Costume, dress
• Object: Raffia Skirt
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 650mm x 420mm x 60mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.hy

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