Burmese tubular skirt, judging by the measurements a htamein, rather than a longyi. Woven in a fairly heavy and lustrous silk, imported from China, these skirts were court wear in the early 20th century (1900-1920). The silk was woven at Amarapura and the surrounding district and was known as lun-taya acheik - a hundred shuttles. The colours were often very brilliant and the designs frequently much more complicated. This simple wave pattern is reminiscent of an earlier taste. The htamein is woven in one piece with a 9cm/3.5" black silk waistband (which would not be seen).The single seam is joined with hand stitching; there is no additional border at the hem. It has clearly been worn, but is in very good condition. Length: 114cm/45" Width: 160cm?62"