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 technically very complicated, with spectacular effect, as in this case. 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: 109cm Circumference:130cm