Maker/Designer
Erik Mortensen (Danish, 1926-1998) for House of Balmain, Paris
Share
HM Queen Sirikit's Evening Ensemble
Her Majesty wore it to a 1985 Balmain fashion show in Bangkok featuring a collection created from SUPPORT ikat (mat mii) silks.
Date
1985
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Diamonte, Metal and Plastic
Technique
Ikat and Embroidery
Rhinestone, Gold thread, Bead, and Sequin embroidery by House of Lesage, Paris
Accession Number
2009.5.1 (Gown)
Condition
Excellent
Remarks
Silk ikat (mat mii) from northeastern Thailand.