Woman's Blouse (Pairan)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image is a photo of a gold-colored garment. The garment is a short-sleeved top with a round neckline. The garment is mainly gold in color and shiny with an ornate design throughout. The sleeves are short and fairly wide. The garment features intricate embroidery and embellishments, including floral patterns and geometric designs in shades of red, green, blue, and silver. The overall design on the garment is symmetrical and ornate with a central panel on the front and a similar design on the back of the collar area. The bottom of the garment has a decorative border. The garment appears to be made of silk or satin. The background of the image is white. This garment is a pairan also known as a Woman's Blouse.