Describes and illustrates the clothing of the Shan or Tai, of the Southern Kachin of Chingpaw, of the Rumai or Palaungs, of the Red Lahu, of the Yang Lam and Taung Yo tribes of the Karen as these costumes are represented in the collections of the Bankfield Museum, Halifax. Explains the textile fibers, weaving methods, fabrics, and embroidery used in producing the costumes. [TAIC]