The Kent State University
Museum's Collection
By Erin Harvan
Art Museum Internship, Spring 2001
Kent State University Museum
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The skirt has a broad cotton band at the top of the waist that measures 5 6/9" in width and 16 6/8" in length. From below the band the skirt is 33 11/16" making a total of 39 3/8" from top to bottom. The skirt is satin and is constructed of six triangular panels which gives it fullness and three rectangular panels, one of which is hidden against the body when worn. The skirt wraps around the body and is fastened with a toggle and loop on the inside.
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The front and back panels are identical. There is a decorative band that is similar to the band on the robe, which runs along the bottom of the skirt and outlines the panels. There is rectangular panel within the larger panels of the skirt. In diagonally opposite corners are two large butterflies with five gold circles on each of the major wings. The center of the panel has a large lotus flower and the lower left corner has an endless knot design.
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This symbol was brought into China by Buddhist missionaries. The endless knot design symbolizes the everlasting love of Buddha. It is also the Buddhist symbol of purity.
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