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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