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Hanging Piece with Buddhist Design

China National Silk Museum

China National Silk Museum
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

This textile, which originates from Cambodia, is used for decoration in temples. Images of human figures, elephants, and sacred fig trees are woven into the fabric as an expressive form of Buddhist beliefs. The textile features a plain weave and placid colors.

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  • Title: Hanging Piece with Buddhist Design
  • Type: Textiles
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Medium: Silk
  • Width: 78.5cm
  • Length: 120cm
China National Silk Museum

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