Indigo Lappa

A piece of cloth worn round the waist, known as a lappa. Indigo is likely to have been used as a dye to create the deep blue and white pattern.

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress
  • Object: Indigo Lappa
  • Materials: Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 506mm [L] x 991mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.in

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