Ritual shoulder cape

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2001.20.1
Type: textile; costumes; religious/ritual equipment
Date of production:
second half of 20th century
Place of production:
Materials: silk
Dimensions: width: 70 cm
length: 70 cm
The rectangular shoulder cape worn during the Buddhist Tsam dance ceremony imitates the shape of a four-petal vajra. The patterned blue silk shoulder cape was decorated with an embroidered, patterned silk applique technique. Its lining is orange.