This vest, shirt and bamboo helmet are iconic costume elements of Idu Mishmi warriors. Bamboo helmets were worn with the woolen vest as a set of armor used to protect warriors from their adversarys' arrows and swords. These helmets were still being made in the early 21st century by this Idu Mishmi craftsman. A simple hand-spun and hand-woven cotton shirt was worn under the woolen armor.
Idu Mishmi costume set, vest, shirt and hat.
SKU: 1040
$950.00Price
Vest: Hand-woven with dense wool weft and cotton warp. Good condition, unused. Purchased from the weaver.
Helmet: Heavy bambo. Good condition, unused. Purchased from the hatter basket maker.
Shirt: A simple hand-spun and hand-woven cotton shirt, good condition, has been washed.