"1880 Slip Book states that this piece was acquired in 1855 from Pegu. Chinese and Burmese elements suggests the piece was commisioned from Chinese artisans living in Burma. (Noel Singer; Verity Wilson 2002)\n\nAttribution note: This piece is stikingly different from the later versions of \"kalagas\" with their prominently arranged cut-out pieces of brightly coloured felt, cotton, or velvet applique' encrusted with sequins and imitation jewels.Here the technique is predominantly stitch work of shimmering silken threads." . . . . "Brocaded silk, with appliqu\u00E9, embroidery, gold couching and sequins"@en . "stitching"@en . . . . . . "1880 Slip Book states that this piece was acquired in 1855 from Pegu. Chinese and Burmese elements suggests the piece was commisioned from Chinese artisans living in Burma. (Noel Singer; Verity Wilson 2002)\n\nAttribution note: This piece is stikingly different from the later versions of \"kalagas\" with their prominently arranged cut-out pieces of brightly coloured felt, cotton, or velvet applique' encrusted with sequins and imitation jewels.Here the technique is predominantly stitch work of shimmering silken threads." . .