Flag of MyanmarCostume & Textilesearly 20th century

Ensemble is a costume institute of Burmese origin created in early 20th century using (a) cotton (b–d) silk — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Medium(a) cotton (b–d) silk
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of Miss Irene Lewisohn and Mrs. Alice Lewisohn Crowley, 1939
Dateearly 20th century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Burmese culture. The estimated date range is 1900 – 1939.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ensemble?

Ensemble is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ensemble created?

Ensemble dates to early 20th century.

What material is Ensemble made from?

Ensemble is crafted from (a) cotton (b–d) silk.

Is Ensemble in the public domain?

Ensemble is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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