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Actor's robe, upper section made of pieces of old floral brocades in red and yellow, applied on a yellow satin ground. Skirt of accordion pleated pink silk entirely concealed by over-skirt of strips of blue and gold brocade. Sleeves and skirt border made up of slanting strips of colored silk bordered by bands of the brocades. Embroidered medallions of blue satin. Two embroidered tabs back and front. Square neck. Lining of pink silk and cotton.

Robe, c. 1900

China

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blue lining and sleeves; green silk front panels; predominately red and blue embroidered band around neck, on sleeves and on back; central square embroidered panel on back

Jacket, Date Unknown

Miao

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red with pink waistband; embroidered with small flowers on side panels and large floral sprays at center front and center back; lace trim

Skirt, Date Unknown

Miao

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tube skirt type; black waistband; blue body with pink and white stripes

Longiji, 20th century

Shan

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multicolored woven bag with attached multicolored small fabric balls; multicolored various length tassel fringe with balls on end; long braided fabric shoulder strap

Bag, 20th century

Lisu

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long; tube skirt style; fuscha ground with rows of brightly-colored wavelike, swirling designs; black waistband

Sarong (Luntaya), 20th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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seven bands of geometric designs at either end; central panel floral motif on black ground with wide geometric panel along one selvedge edge; colors--red with gold, black and green

Head covering, late 20th century

Cambodia

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woven overall crysanthemum pattern on tan field in pink, red, green, purple, aqua; 9 1/2" addition on bottom; black cotton waistband

Skirt, 20th century

Shan

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horizontal rows of soft wavy designs in rust, beige, on orange field; black waistband

Skirt, mid 20th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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thick silk, Luntaya style with black waist band; wedding color (bright yellow) with multicolored horizontal woven patterns

Skirt, mid 20th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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Luntaya style; plain black with supplemental weft patterning in horizontal rows; at top, 2 1/2" band of black cotton

Funeral skirt (Sarong), first half 20th century

Shan

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wavy and zigzag horizontal designs in repetitive rows of purple on peach silk; wide black cotton waisband; center back strip with vertical lines only

Skirt (Longyi), mid 20th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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small pattern fruit and leaves of pink on blue; shiny; wide black waistband

Skirt, 20th century

Shan

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lined coat; striped in gold and purple; neck and sleeve edges are bound in braid; tie opening at waist; fine detailing; short vents at bottom edge; deep side pockets

Woman's Coat (Imbaz), 20th century

Syria

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black waistband; blue body with pink, green, purple and white stripes; tube skirt style

Longiji, 20th century

Shan

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brown silk damask with 7-1/2" longer front; open front with rows of blue, pink, green and white floral embroidery and applique on neck and front yoke, sleeves; side openings from under armhole have similar rows of embroidery with striped appliques which continue along hem in front and part way in back; woven ties with tassels and longer plain ties; black lining

Jacket, Date Unknown

Miao

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boot with white lining; black silk boot with applied (glued?) green embroidered 2 1/4"band; black braid applied on ankle; pear shaped elongated stiff stitched sole doesn't cover very pointed toe area; PR toe has applied green decoration; other toe areas show evidence of missing decoration; boot a: paper label on inside PR with mark E25; tied together

Pair of Shoes for Bound Feet, Date Unknown

Miao

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woven; lined in blue cotton; rows of horizontal stripes with diamond pattern; fluffy 9-1/2 inch fringe; colors: red, pink, blue, green and white

Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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woven; center strip 2" wide has pronounced fiamond pattern; borders are 3/4" chain pattern; fluffy 10" fringe; red, pink, blue, green, white and orange

Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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woven; center strip 1 1/4" wide has pronounced zigzag pattern; 5/8" wide borders have chain pattern; fluffy 7" fringe; red, pink, blue, green, white and orange

Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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pieced woven geometric pattern in reds, blues, orange and white with multicolor fringe at ends; blue lining

Waist Band, Date Unknown

Miao

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top half of black velvet; bottom of blue damask; red silk border; large floral machine embroidery with varigated thread in pink, green, yellow; unlined but bottom half and back of border are stiffened; narrow black band around each section including ties

Apron, Date Unknown

Miao

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silk wrap skirt with wide cotton band at top and two ties; two partial lined panels of blue/green damask silk; large floral and bird patterns on lower half in shades of beige, rose, magenta, gold, green and blue; vertical embroidery on seams and edges; two parts of panels have finely tucked handstitched pleats the length of skirt

Streamer Skirt, Date Unknown

Miao

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rectangular and square red silk patches embroidered with phoenix and insects surrounded by applique layers; phoenix design repeated on ties; pink fringe on ties and bottom with small ruffle; blue print lining

Apron, Date Unknown

Miao

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overshot (false Luntaya); pink and yellow plaid center panel with repeating horizontal patterns on balance of skirt; red predominates; mounted on black waistband

Skirt, mid 20th century

Shan

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large, shiny, wine colored, trimmed with green and black braid; waist tucks underarm; blue small print lining; silk ikat facings neck, front and hem

Coat, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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wavy horizontal designs in repetitive rows of purple, pink, Chinese red and green; 1/2" remnant of black cotton waistband; thick silk; 6 darts at waistband; center back strip has pink and cream vertical stripes

Luntaya style skirt, mid 20th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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Velvet with 100% silk face. Rich, dark cinnamon in color, silk pile Mahagony

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Peking, 1971-1993

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: Richard Fuchs; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Velvet with 100% silk face. Orange Persimmon

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Peking, 1971-1993

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: Richard Fuchs; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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lightly quilted turquoise and orange silk with floral embroidery around sole line; pointed toe; top edged in black

Pair of Shoes, Date Unknown

Miao

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red, blue satin stitch embroidery in narrow-band patterns of diamonds, scrolls, triangles with some green and yellow; 3" multicolored fringe at each end; lined in bright blue cotton

Waist Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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brown silk damask with 6" longer front; open front with rows of blue, green, pink and white floral embroidery and applique on neck, front opening, yoke and sleeves; side opening on left has armhole with similar rows of embroidery with striped appliques which continue along hem in front and part way in back; blue lining

Jacket, Date Unknown

Miao

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seven horizontal bands; # 2, 4, and 6 are white silk; #5 and 7 brown silk; #3 is zigzag embroidery with orange, green and blue; each band outlined in appliqued bands of narrow stripes; top waist band and lining are blue cotton

Skirt, Date Unknown

Miao

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Kera, man or woman's belt piece; cotton/ silk brocade on cotton background; L.66in., W.2-1/8 in. multicolored discontinuous supplementary weft on dark red ground; fringe.

Kera, 20th century

Bhutan

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four woven panels, hand sewn joining; 7" neck opening; 5 " side opening; upper half supplementary weft in vertical zigzag pattern deep purple, magenta and off-white; lower half in narrow red and white vertical stripes

Woman's blouse (Huipil), 1940-1950

K'iche' Maya

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black waistband; brown silk body with tight pleats; predominately red and fuscha bands at hem of striped fabrics and geometric embroidery

Skirt, Date Unknown

Miao

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Kira, Oshem; silk/cotton brocade on blue or black cotton background; L.95 in., W.58 in. 3 panels, multicolored discontinuous weft pattern in wool on black cotton background with red, blue, yellow, green stripes at sides; fringe.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Lama priest robe of painted, pearl-grey gauze. All-over wave diaper in gold and blue. Conventional sacred pagoda motif in center back; small landscape medallions, clouds, bats,four clawed daagons, cranes, trigrams and various characters in shades of blue, red, pink, green, yellow and violet. Constellation discs of applied, gold foil. Bottom border of dragons, clouds, Eternal Sea, etc. Collar and front band with Buddhist symbols, clouds, white tiger. Cuffs painted with phoenix and dragon, and lengthened with bands of lime green brocaded silk. Lining of coarse blue cotton.

Daoist priest's robe, 19th century

China

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Kho, man's dress piece; silk, cotton; vertical multicolored warp-face stripes alternating with supplementary warp-patterned bands; lined with cotton plaid

Kho, 20th century

Unknown Bhutanese

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Kira, Kushotara; silk/cotton brocade on white cotton background; L.91 in., W.49-1/2 in. 3 panels, multicolored discontinuous supplementary weft design on natural ground; overall pattern at either end; red, blue, yellow, green stripes at selvedge edges; fringe.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Chaksay Pankhep (lap cover), royal/religious lap cover; silk/cotton brocade on cotton background; red and blue supplementary warp and discontinuouos supplementary weft patterns on neutral ground

Chagsi pangkheb, 20th century

Bhutan

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black and white checked waist band with nineteen cloth bands hanging from it; each band is divided into four distinct plant or animal designs embroidered; field colors include light and dark blue, green, red and yellow; three groups of fringe are attached to each band; blue backing on bands

Miao Woman's Skirt, 20th century

China

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Red ground; 2 concentric brown and white diamonds at center; bordered on sides with diamonds surrounded by green, yellow and blue bands; flower-like design and zigzag in white at top and bottom; mounted

Velvet panel, c. 1800-1900

Iran

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red and blue main body colors with black silk ties; double bands along sides broken at top one-third and shifted out; central and top design of geometric patterns spotted with green 'V' and 'W' and white 'X' and 'J'

Baby carrier, 20th century

Miao

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Kira, Oshem; silk/cotton brocadee on blue or black background; L.93-1/2 in., W.55-1/4 in. 3 panels, predominantly red, blue and green stripes with discontinuous supplementary weft overall pattern.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Kira, Kushotara; silk/cotton brocade on white background; L.104 in., W.52 in. 3 panels; multicolored supplementary weft design on natural ground; red, blue, yellow, green stripes at selvedge; fringe.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Pair of Boundfoot Shoes, c. 1890

China

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Silk rug, the central panel containing a shaped floral medallion on a solid gold ground. In the medallion a five-clawed dragon in blue and red; in each corner of the panel, a five-clawed dragon in blue and red. Three borders the inner one with spaced red disks on a blue ground; The central one with a diapered floral ground and small shaped panels containing the Buddhist symbols. The outer one plain blue. Prevailing tones blue and dull yellow. Sides overcast, ends finished with silk fringe. Cotton warp, sehna knot.

Carpet, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Long in length with slong sleeves; pink silk with black silk and ribbon trim; large embroidered designs on front, back and sleeves of a bird on a flowering tree branch and moths; lined in blue

Blouse, late 19th century

China

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Blue silk uppers with embroidered flowers in pink, white and blue; black silk soles; cotton lining

Pair of shoes, late 19th century

China

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Panel, woven of velvet on cotton. On a yellow ground, a central medallion in rose, green and blue is surrounded by four vases of flowers in same colors. Floral border in same colors. Silk and cotton. N.B. These panels were sometimes used as prayer rugs.

Panel, 19th century

Turkey

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Skirt, pale blue self-toned brocade in two sections, each divided into three panels, one plain, one pleated and smocked with blue flower sprays at bottom, and one heavily embroidered with floral sprays and butterflies. This panel partly enclosed by narrow white satin band embroidered in blue flowers and piped with silver tissue, also by wide band of black satin (in three widths) embroidered in white and three shades of blue. Three pipings of silver braid. All embroidery in twisted silk, long and short satin stitch. Broad cotton waistband in two sections, cotton loops and buttons, Lined with old blue silk except for pleated panels which are unlined.

Woman's Skirt, 19th century

China

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Skirt, brick red silk in two sections, each divided into panels the lower parts of which are woven in gold, yellow, green, blue and white with dragons, clouds, birds etc., panels outlined with narrow bands of black satin. Lining of white damask, broad cotton waistband. Three large stains.

Woman's skirt, 19th century

China

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Chaksay Pankhep, royal/relgious lap cover; silk/ cotton brocade on cotton background; red with multicolored stripes at center; discontinuous supplementary weft pattern; supplementary warp along borders; fringe.

Chagsi pangkheb, 20th century

Bhutan

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Tunic, silk design on cotton ground; 2 panels sewn together; neck and armsholes; fringe; discontinuous supplementary weft pattern in red and blue on naturl ground with thin red and blue stripes

Tunic, 20th century

Bhutan

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kira, Kushotara; silk/cotton brocade on white cotton background; L.102, W.58 in. 3 panels; discontinuous supplementary weft design in pinks, purples, yellows, greens on natural ground with red, blue, green, yellow stripes at borders, fringe.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Chaksay Pankhep, royal/religious lap cover; silk/cotton brocade on cotton background; red and blue discontinuous supplementary warp and discontinuous supplementary weft pattern on neutral ground; in 3 sections; one end hemmed, one unfinished.

Chagsi pangkheb, 20th century

Bhutan

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Kira, Kushotara; silk/cotton brocade on white cotrton background, L.92 in., W.50 in. 3 panels; discontinuous supplemmental weft design in pink, purple, black, salmon on neutral ground with stripes of red, blue, green, yellow at borders; fringe.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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3 strips (2 narrow flanking a wide strip) sewn together; tan ground with geometric (primarily zigzag and diamond) supplementary weft patterning in red and blue; tan, red and blue twisted fringe on each short side. Woven fabric

Ceremonial textile (Chagsi Pangkheb), early 20th century

Bhutan

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Red ground; alternating stripes of green and red at center with white diamonds; abstract floral borders on long sides surrounded by green and blue bands; flower-like designs and top and bottom; mounted

Velvet panel, 19th century

Iran

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Skirt, gold color silk with all-over pattern in 2 sections, each divided into panels, the lower parts of which are embroidered with floral design in 2 shades of blue. The two main panels are solidly embroidered with flowers and butterflies, mainly in the same blues but with yellow, tan, white, green, brown and purple added. Two main panels and bottom of skirt bordered with floral designs solidly embroidered in blues on black satin. Main panels lined with light blue silk. Rest of skirt unlined. Broad white cotton waistband.

Woman's skirt, 19th century

China

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Panel, woven of velvet on cotton. Red ground, covered with alternating rows of small flowers and leaf-shaped motifs. Border composed of simulated Herati design in brown and black on white ground, alternating with double rosettes in same colors. Silk and cotton. N.B. These panel were sometimes used as prayer rugs.

Panel, 19th century

Turkey

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Shaped altar frontal of pale brick red and gold k'ossu. Design of lower section carries five five-clawed dragons in gold with precious symbols, loose clouds, bats and the eternal sea in shades of blue and pale yellow. In the upper, valance section of gold k'ossu, set off from lower section by a band of dark blue k'ossu with running lotus design in shades of lighter blue, appear large peonies and phoenix in shades of pink, yellow, green, blue, and pale rust color. Painted details in valance section. The lower section is bordered with a band of black k'ossu with the running lotus design in gold. Lining and hanging band of blue cotton. Inscription on back.

Altar Frontal, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

China

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Kira, Oshem; silk/cotton brocade on blue or black cotton background; L.90 in., W.54-1/2 in. 3 panels, multicolored stripes with discontinuous supplemantary weft patterns, predominantly triangles; fringed.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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kira, Kushotara; silk/cotton brocade on white cotton background; L.99 in., W.55 in. 3 Panels; red, blue, yellow, white, green supplementary weft patterns in cotton/silk on striped cotton background of red, blue, green, neutral; fringe.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Kira, Mensi Mattha; silk/cotton striped brocade on silk/cotton background; L.106 in., W.53-1/2 in. 3 panels, multicolored stripes with yellow supplementary warp pattern; fringed.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Kira, Mensi Mattha; silk/cotton striped brocade on silk/cotton background; L.88 in., W.48 in. 3 panels, red and black stripes with yellow supplementary warp patterns.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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black collar; batik shoulder panels, central back and band around collar with elements of patterning done over in embroidery

Woman's Coat, 20th century

Miao

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double side opening; blue ground with two bands at cuffs; thin decorative band around neck to opening tie at proper right side and embroidered edges verso bottom

Woman's Coat, 20th century

Miao

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bronze (indigo); open front decorated with brown silk damask, red, white and blue embroidery and woven tape; back is an elaborate pattern of same in vertical and horizontal strips on solid brown damask; yoke and sleeves have same color woven tape; dark brown cuffs; blue lining

Jacket, Date Unknown

Miao

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blue lining; back in diamond patterned silk-like weave; front heavily embroidered in horizontal and vertical patterns of scrolled geometric embroidery; shades of red, blue, orange on black background; Neck edge and front edge bound in white with three knot and loop closures

Child's Vest, Date Unknown

Miao

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Red background, stripes, both vertical and horizontal; green, yellow, purple, blue with motifs.

Woman's Ceremonial Shawl, Date Unknown

Haka Chin

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blue and red; blue border with white square design and butterflies surround red rectangle embroidered with bird, flowers, leaves and interior braid; one outside pocket; interior solid red with one inside pocket; machine and hand stitched; single fold; shiny red interior

Purse, Date Unknown

Miao

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black damask, bell shaped; 7-1/2" embroidered and appliqued small bell at top with dragons, flowers and phoenix; narrow ribbons outlining top and sides and 5 scalloped appliques across bottom; lined in blue; button loop at top; loops on each side; black, blue, green, pink and purple

Under Apron, Date Unknown

Miao

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black cloth with a red band and a white band at bottom; black area is comprised of small squares nearly transparent; red and white bands are solid; thin red band at top; stitching is visible at sides and top of white area

Skirt, 20th century

Thailand

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cream cloth soles; black and blue uppers with multicolored floral embroidery, green and black brocade and orange and yellow brocade

Pair of Child's Boots, Date Unknown

China

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golden yellow supplementary weft patterning on white ground; white tassels on warp ends

Cloth, 1997 (?)

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purple silk; blue lining; blue striped waistband; black cuffs embroidered with insects and flowers

Pair of Pants, from a two-piece set, Date Unknown

Miao

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Pulchari (woman's veil); dull red embroidered with all-over star design and semi-circular floral designs at sides.

Woman's wedding veil (odhani), 19th century

Bhansali or Lohana communities

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blue silk body; blue cotton lining; blue and black sleeves; one knot button with 8 decorative metal buttons; predominately red geometric applique panels on sleeves

Coat, Date Unknown

Miao

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red silk drum-shaped hat with cone-shaped pleated top, open at center; bands of multicolored geometric embroidery at front; grey tassel at top

Woman's Hat, Date Unknown

Miao

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blue-green felt panels attached to light blue cotton body; eleven strips hanging from hem with bead and feather trim; embroidered overall with multicolored birds, fantastic snakes and organic designs

"Hundred Bird" Festive Dress, Date Unknown

Miao

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long open jacket with long sleeves; openings have alternating scallops--front, hem, side slits to waist and sleeves with slits on inside to elbow; predominately yellow fabric with purple, blue, red and green stripes and daisy pattern; metallic gold trim; off-white lining; lower sleeves lines in brown and red floral printed fabric

Robe, 19th century

Ottoman

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brown with maroon floral shapes and circles; embroidered overall with circles with mirrors and cross shapes in white, green, and orange; orange waistband

Woman's skirt, early 20th century

Lohana

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blue backing on body; brown backing on straps; bronze-green shiny silk straps; primarily blue and red silk embroidery of small geometric band and larger T-shaped panel with geometricized flower-like design

Baby carrier, c. 1970s-1980s

China

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red head cloth for a shaman; red ground with bands of geometric designs at ends; nine bands at one end, seven at the other; colors include gold, orange, teal. purple, yellow and tan; designs the same, position of color on band vary

Head covering, 1945-1975

Tai Phuan

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Braided-net fringes, ikat band. Bag back: pieced, printed stripes and woven lining Overall cross stitch embroidery in silk and synthetic threads on a printed cotton ground. Crocheted fringe of cotton in two shades of red, with cotton tassels. there is an unembellished red cotton band at the top, which is covered by the fringe. The top opening of the bag is bound in silk/cotton ikat. The back of the bag is composed of two layers of printed cotton fabric. One intact hanging cord is present at the PR. a square 12.25" at center with white motif on red background with green, yellow, black, blue elements. Outer border: on black background multi-colored motifs.

Ilgich, late 19th century

Lakai

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black satin; applique in pink and biege silk with multicolored cross sittch; stripes of diamond shaped decorative elements are at front and low edges, at shoulder and back; yellow silk border at cuffs; printed cotton lining

Jacket, 20th century

Hmong

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Printed cloth bands Printed lining Printed cloth bands Printed lining Printed cloth bands Printed lining Printed lining. Printed cloth bands. Overall silk cross stitch embroidery on a cotton ground. There is a printed cotton edge binding, except for a three inch section at one corner, which is silk. The embroidery is backed with a printed cotton fabric. One cross design at center near top is not filled with cross stitch. Center vertical stitching.

Tent hanging, 19th century

Dasht-i-Kipchak (probably Lakai)

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Warp-twined (LM) edge, Printed lining. Overall cross stitch in silk thread on a cotton ground. Applied woven bands form an edging on the four sides. Remnants of a tassel are seen at the center of one short side. The backing is red printed cotton fabric. Red, blue and white dominate.

Kamarband, Third quarter of the 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Warp-twined (LM) edge, Pieced fringe with warp-twined and plain-weave heading. Pieced, printed lining Overall silk cross stitch embroidery on a cotton ground. There is an integral cross stitched edging, a silk and cotton multi-colored fringe, and a red printed cotton backing.

Segusha, early 20th century

Dasht-i-Kipchak

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Fringe with warp-twined heading, warp-twined (tablet) band. Bag back: printed, with a printed lining. Overall cross stitch silk embroidery on unknown ground fabric, probably cotton. The face panel is backed with printed cotton fabric, and the back of the bag is also printed cotton. There is a cotton fringe on all sides, and cotton hanging tabs at the top. All four edges have two applied braids: one is woven in multi-colors, one is purple with lavender and tan fringe. Blue, red, gold dominate.

Kalta, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Overall silk cross stitch embroidery on cotton ground, with a striped cotton underlayment, through which the embroidery is worked. There is an integral embroidered edging. Presently there is no backing. Adhesive accretions are seen on the reverse.

Decorative band for clothing, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Warp-twined (LM) band fragments, Striped lining.Overall cross stitch embroidery on a cotton ground. An applied silk band forms the edging. There is a striped silk/cotton fabric backing. Black, red, green, yellows dominate. Horizontal join at center.

Kamarband, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Warp-twined band. Pieced ikat lining. Overall silk cross stitch embroidery on a cotton ground. An applied woven band finishes the four edges. There is a backing of pieced silk/cotton ikat. Red background with yellow, green, purple, tan.

Kamarband, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Ikat and printed lining. Chain stitch. Polychrome silk threads on bright blue silk ground. Center rectangle with two wide embroidered borders and narrow embroidered edge. Three panels, 2 adjoining velcro heading bands. Sewn to lining at regular intervals. Red cotton print lining edged with red ikat silk.

Suzani, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Oval shaped piece of bobbin lace, surrounded by petal shapes, made in white cotton lace with added silk embroidery; embellished with rows of small squares in red, blue, yellow, and green embroidery.

Doily?, Date Unknown

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black lining; lower center panel has woven geometric pattern--deep red with multicolors; vertical borders with applied woven bands and tapes; upper panel center with horizontal applied embroidered bands and tapes and same on vertical edges

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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silk center triangle and flower made up of floral embroidered pink, green and gold appliques; corner triangles are green silk floral embroidery; border top and bottom are pink and green silk with running Chinese geometric pattern; dark blue lining, cotton

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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embroidered and stuffed face on hat; red eyes and tongue; silver tusks; hat is magenta brocade with ties under chin and blue streamers in back; lining is teal, orange and purple

Baby's Winter Hat, Date Unknown

Miao

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purple body with orange and red striped pattern; band around hem has gold needlework geometric pattern on orange ground

Skirt, first half of the 20th century

Lao

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two panels; horizontal multicolored stitch tapes; upper panel has center geometric embroidered magenta, pink, green, purple, white surrounded by wide machine stitched black band, side bands, horizontal green silk brocade; top horizontal plaid band on black background; bottom: center panel embroidered as above, surrounded by narrow colored stripes, surrounded on three sides by wide green silk brocade; lining: pink and white stripes; open at bottom and across top

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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three panels of flat stitch geometric embroidery in orange, blue, light green, purple; horizontal embroidered band divides up third from rest of piece

Blanket, Date Unknown

Miao

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red, green, blue silk applique; swirls and abstract motifs edged in raised white cotton tape; some edging yellow metal outlining; edged in tan tape that extends and crosses at bottom square (5x5"); embroidered floral band on 3 sides; lined in blue cotton that extends beyond embroidered borders

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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3/4 sleeves; bodice fitted for breasts; ties to close on back; blue background on front; mirrored and embroidered designs; V-neck front

Woman's Wedding/Festival Blouse, c. 1975

India

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multicolored embroidered silk felt over blue denim base; fish, birds and other organic designs front and back; fringe:12 tails of same fabric with feather and bead tassel on bottom edge

Hundred Bird Jacket, Date Unknown

Miao

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Braided-net fringe, cloth band, Pieced, printed lining. Overall silk cross-stitch embroidery on a red cotton ground. There is a cotton binding on the edges, and a crocheted cotton fringe with tassels. The backing is red printed cotton fabric. Red, white, black, yellow, green. Four center medallions with center crosses surrounded with hook design. 4 1/2" border of geometric cross-stitch on all four sides. 3 1/2 fringe (braided and wrapped) all four sides. Patched, red print lining. one face edge: strip of red print.

Ilgich, early 20th century

Lakai

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striped (yellow, green, red and black) silk coat; blue braided cord and thin cord trims; two buttons on front; long vents on sides bound in braid; lining tacks show on back; off-white cotton lining

Coat, mid 19th century

Syria

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Fringe with plain-weave and warp-twined heading, cloth band. Block-printed lining. Overall silk and cotton cross stitch embroidery on a cotton ground. Applied cotton fringe on the side and bottom edges. There is a red cotton print backing adhered with starch paste and basted at the edges. Design is created by six separate and similar squares joined together. Red and yellow dominate. Grey, yellow, tan, black, red and green, random sections of fringe. Two different fringed braids are present. Red and yellow.

Altered pillow cover, 20th century

Probably Hazara

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black polyester with assorted patterns of vertical embroidery in gold, red, green and rust; approx. 4" tassels in same colors--on 2 sides, equally spaced--on bottom, in clusters; some off-white tassels may be cotton

Shawl, c. 1950

Ancient Egyptian

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four cotton panels sewn together entirely embroidered with silk; one floral pattern repeated; dark red, purple, green, blue, black and orange motif in borders; two different embroidery stitches; 2" black binder gadroon all around the piece: machine stitched motifs; lining at back with "faux" Ikat- yellow, red and pale yellow cotton

Suzani, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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front top portion of blouse with Y neckline; predominately red and maroon; embroidered overall (except placket) in bands with arrowheads and other geometric designs; brown placket with orange, red and purple embroidery and three mirrors

Yoke from a woman's tunic, early 20th century

Pakistan

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red fabric with khaki fabric border on three sides; embroidered overall--green predominates; central cross with stars; scorpions, stylized human forms and other geometricized shapes; border with zigzags and radiating mirrors; decorative mirrors throughout main body as well

Covering, c. 1925

Pakistan

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green silk; short sleeves; pull-over style; top front, collar and top of sleeves embroidered in red, white, light brown, green, mustard yellow and blue with tiny geometric designs, edged in stars and flowers; mirror details; black velvet ribbon on shoulders and sleeves; neckline lined with red and white striped fabric

Woman's tunic (Abho), mid 19th century

India

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coat of mustard yellow; white lining; quilted overall with zigzags, cross hatching and diamond designs; very small stitches

Sham hirkasi (quilted coat), late 18th-early 19th century

Syria

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green, light blue, pink, purple ikat fabric; black and blue crocheted trim; lined predominately in pink, green and white leaf printed fabric

Coat, 19th century

Central Asia

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red and white ikat fabric in paisley-like or leaf designs; black, white and blue crocheted trim; lined predominantly in cream fabric with blue stripes

Coat, 19th century

Central Asia

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multicolored ikat print on white, with dog bone-like shapes; lined with red, green, white and yellow floral print and gold, rust, blue, tan and white striped fabrics; black, orange, white and blue crocheted trim

Coat, 19th century

Central Asia

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dark purple, blue and white ikat with touches of red in diamond designs; white crocheted trim; lined with white and brown printed floral motif fabric

Coat, 19th century

Central Asia

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green, blue, purple and white ikat fabric with touches of pink and yellow; purple trim; lined predominately with pink and white floral print fabric

Coat, 19th century

Tajikistan

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square panel; brown felt with multicolored (predominately red) embroidery of floral and sunburst motifs with central medallion and four corner medallions; predominately red and white knit scroll trim with multicolored fringe; crocheted trim at top; red and grey printed paisley, star and flower backing

Ilgich, 19th century

Khirgiz (?)

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red, white, green and purple ikat in stripes with paisley shapes; lined predominantly with red fabric with white and black printed zigzag motifs; blue crocheted trim

Coat, 19th century

Central Asia

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black velvet body with red felt trim; embroidered with predominately purple and red repeating organic designs; tan striped, and purple and white flower print backing

Tent band, late 19th-early 20th century

Kyrgyzstan

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red/yellow, black border band; bordering green and black woven geometric pattern with wide red shot every 2-1/4" ; tin hat buttons at end of weaving--both sides and both ends; end borders are pink, green, white geometric machine embroidery; both ends have nine tassels attached by three silver glass beads--red/yellow

Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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lined in black with upper woven coarse weave at top; edges bound in black; tightly woven patterned sections divided by plain fabric and woven bands; predominately blue; brown attached flap embroidered in geometric patterns in blues and greens; triangular applique on upper sides

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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pastel pink and blue; three panels hand sewn together; fully embroidered with diamond and flower pattern; appears to have been lined; horizontal 4-1/2" geometric pattern, 11-1/2" from bottom

Quilt, Date Unknown

Miao

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Child-like drawings of birds & Flowers etc. Blue, orange, lime, lavendar Blue & Ochre

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C June Groff

Spice Garden (Silk & cotton), 1959-1980

June Groff; Mill: Griswold Textile Print, Inc.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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large quilt with multi-colored diamond shaped silk pieces that are stitched together; some colored pieces of silk are patterned; alternating solid black diamond shapes; pink backing fabric on back of quilt

Tumbling Blocks quilt, c. 1881-1916

Irene Nestell Hart

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panel, silk, lined with cotton, ikat dyed.

Panel, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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embroidery on nearly half of belt in blue, pinks, oranges, and striped vertically on other half in black and beige; many twisted tassels at each end

Sash (faja), c. 1965

K'iche' Maya

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soft padded cap with neck cover and "ears"; blue silk ground embroidered in reds with birds, insects, dragons and fanciful animals; red and white printed lining

Child's Hat, Date Unknown

Miao

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black backing and ties; band of repeating birds and butterflies on flowering branches in tan, khaki, light brown, pale pink, green, purple and red-orange on black

Headband, late 20th century

China

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Mushru Cloth, Mughal Period, late XVII-early XVIII century. Ikat dyed (indigo over cochineal). 'Mushru' means 'permitted'. Under the laws of the Koran pure silk could not be worn by men, but with cotton or linen wefts, it was permitted as a lining material for a garment at court.

Mushru cloth, late 17th-early 18th century

India

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dress with long sleeves; multicolored embroidery and mirrors on green silk bodice; green silk skirt with red, yellow and white tie-dyed flowers; multicolored embroidery and mirrors on orange silk at hem

Child's dress, 20th century

India

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ikat velvet panel in yellow, red, purple and blue; has salvage edges

Panel, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Large central dragon-like face with third eye; flames coming out of mouth and on forehead; bordered on 3 sides by band of alternating faces, skulls and links; brocaded fabric border; red backing and 3 red loops on top; multi-colored fringe on bottom

Apron, Date Unknown

Nepal

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Temple banner of deep red satin embroidered in silk and gold thread with men carrying banners and on horseback. In the lower panel and in the upper panel herons and flowers. Finished with a narrow border of closely embroidered blue flowers and at the bottom with colored silk fringe. Lined with cotton.

Temple Banner, 19th century

China

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Pouch of deep purple silk embroidered around the edge with a band of different colored stripes and in the center with wave and cloud patterns and with chinese characters. Drawn together at the top with green cotton tapes decorated with green pottery beads.

Pouch, 20th century

China

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towel of cambric embroidered at each end with two floral sprays and a running border of leaves, flowers and bow knots; mauve, pink, bronze, cream and gold metal threads and tinsel

Towel, 19th century

Armenia

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panel, Uzbeck, silk and cotton; warp ikat in green, yellow, white, blue and red; printed cotton backing

Panel, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Gentleman's Coat, cloth of gold brocaded with velvet; on the gold background a pattern of velvet leaves in green, and flowers in rose, blue, mauve, and white; facing of cotton print; lining of cotton print, red with yellow crescents and stars. Brought from Moscow by Wannamaker's buyer in 1917. silk, cotton, and gold.

Woman's Coat, 19th century

Russia

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Actors skirt made up of squares of colored satin pink, green, yellow, grey and banded at bottom with strip of pink and gold floral brocade. Skirt has shallow sewed-down pleats around waist, and is attached to a deep, coarse cotton band.

Actor's Skirt, c. 1900

China

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panel, silk, lined with cotton, ikat dyed.

Panel, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Strips of silk ikat warp, red silk weft, sewn together; repeating pattern of yellow circle with purple and blue patches inside of pink circle with 4 S-shaped swirls and purple patches with yellow S-shaped swirls and red and blue patches; backed with floral print in pinks and white; tassels at corners

Panel, 18th century

Uzbekistan

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Alternating stripes of black and white ikat; white, green, dark pink, light yellow, purple and tan brocade and red, purple and white ikat

Sarong, early 20th century

Laos

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Hanging of deep yellow satin brocade with large interlocking medallions in ground. Five five-clawed dragons in gold, the central one in a medallion. Details in lacquer red. Wide border of blue and gold Greek key diaper brocade. Lining of tan cotton. At top and bottom two rigid rods have been inserted in order to weight hanging.

Hanging, 19th century

China

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plain weave; red, white, yellow; four vertical panels sewn together; dark green bias edging on all four sides

Panel, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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tabby ground silk damask with embroidered auspicious flower decor, attached cotton waistband and fringe applique

Woman's Festive Wrap Around Skirt, mid 20th century

Miao

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Picture valance of embroidered crimson satin representing dignitarys paying hommage to Su Chin, Prime Minister of the Six States of Warring States period, circa 270BC. Chiefly satin and couched stitch. In the background pine and bamboo trees, flowers, etc. At bottom and ends a border of pale blue silk braid; along the bottom tasselled fringe. Lining of coarse pink cotton.

Valance, 19th century

China

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long fringe; orange, red and purple bands; brocade

Panel, 20th century

Laos

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panel, silk, lined with cotton, ikat dyed.

Panel, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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panel, Uzbek, silk, lined with cotton, ikat dyed.

Panel, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Temple banner of black satin embroidered with butterflies and sprays of flowers in colored silks. Finished with two borders. The narrow inner strip of embroidered satin and the outer strip of brocade. Lined with cotton.

Temple Banner, 19th century

China

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Ikat, warp-faced woven textile, Central Asian

Panel, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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satin ground with auspicious birds and flowers in silk embroidery, attached cotton band (fringe applique)

Valance for a Wedding Bed, 20th century

Miao

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satin ground with auspicious flowers in silk embroidery, attached cotton band

Valance for a Wedding Bed, late 20th century

Miao

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pouch with top central scalloped edge flap; phoenix on flap; two facing dragons below flap on bag

Money Bag, 20th century

Miao

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towel fragment of cotton emboridered at each end with three roses, two of which are surrounded by leaves, seperated one from the other by bow knots, and a running floral and leaf design; shades of rose, green and black predominate; silk on cotton

Towel fragment, 19th century

Armenia

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Brocade: blue satin with a silver pattern of pomegranates and grapes

Panel, 19th century

Russia

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Ikat; long; gathers under arms, flaring out to a full skirt; red, brown, blue, white swirled designs

Coat, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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embroidery, brown field, geometric square and triangular patterns of fuchsia, yellow, orange and white

Woman's Shawl (pulkari), 20th century

India

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black and white geometric design banding at extreme ends followed by three bands of silk and sequin embroidery and again bands of black and white geometric patterns; central two-thirds unadorned

Chief's Belt, 20th century

Miao

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Kira, Mensi Mattha; silk/cotton striped brocade on silk/cotton background; L.91 in., W.52-1/2 in. 3 panels, predominantly gold and maroon stripes with supplementary warp pattern and wool supplementary weft medallions; striped edge borders; fringed.

Kira, 20th century

Bhutan

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Sleeve Panel, silk, cotton, metal, embroidery

Sleeve Panel, 20th century

Miao

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ikat in green and burgundy with red and white; red print cotton lining; green band at cuffs and edges

Coat, 1890-1900

Tajikistan

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Waistcoat, c. 1770-1785

France

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panel, silk, lined with cotton, ikat dyed.

Panel, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Sleeve Panel, silk, cotton, metal, embroidery

Sleeve Panel, 20th century

Miao

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pink, white, yellow, blue, purple, green ikat; warp twined trim around cuffs, front and bottom--purple and white; lined in various printed fabrics

Woman's robe (munisak), c. 1850-1875

Uzbekistan

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long silk ikat panel; red/black/navy/gold/tan; top 31" are a second piece sewn on

Panel, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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red and black; bands of red, white, black silk-like fabric sewn together with machine stitching; black cut-work; floral embroidery with yellow metal outlining, 3 red and purple satin-stitched petals one set on white and the other set on blue; wide black twill band at each end of sash; main section lined in pink checked fabric; machine stitched

Headband (or Sash?), Date Unknown

Miao

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black hat with brown and red organic and geometric embroidery on crown; eight silver figures and eight half-spheres attached to front; medallion at each temple with two pendants on chains (fish and bell)

Hat, Date Unknown

China

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"Mochi work"; red center square, bordered with black, bound in red; embroidery in overall floral pattern with blue, yellow, red, white, green; surrounded by floral border

Chakla, late 19th century

India

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purple, metallic gold, peach and pink woven fabric with diamonds, stars and flowers inside paisleys; green, white and black trim; lined with red fabric printed with black and red flowers

Child's coat, early 20th century

Uzbekistan

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abstract ikat; five (four full, 1-1/2 panel) panels seamed together; fuschia, pink, grey, yellow selvedges

Quilted Ikat Panel, Date Unknown

Uzbekistan

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Suzani embroidery on green, red and white ikat ground; stylized motifs in white, red, blue, purple, orange, black; red polka dot binding

Hanging, mid 19th century

Uzbekistan

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ikat central panel in red, yellow, blue, purple, green; central panel surrounded by red border, edges bound with narrow strips of purple and green fabric; piece of another ikat fabric in corner

Panel, 1900-1910

Uzbekistan

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Overall silk cross stitch embroidery on coarse cotton fabric. There is presently no backing, but a glue and paper residue on the reverse suggests a previous mounting for display. At one end are several inches of machine stitching. There is a black and white applied herringbone stitch edging on three sides. One long side has a polychrome cross stitched border. Red, green, yellow.

Decorative band for clothing, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Leather lining. Overall silk cross stitch embroidery on a cotton ground. The band has been turned into a belt, with a leather backing machine stitched to the reverse.

Kamarband, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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unusual design; blue lining; two parts; large red square with embroidered appliqued circle and surrounding shapes in pale green, lavender and yellow, surrounded by 1" woven tape and 2" blue border; other part has horizontal embroidered band--point applique--green, black and white; below: central embroidered square in red, green, pink, bordered by applique and tape; side triangles; lower border of commercial floral cotton applique on wide blue tail; suspended between two side panels is two side embroidered triangles with remains of fringe

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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center diamond has green, gold and black floral embroidered appliques forming a flower with pink, dark blue and green triangles around it; border of embroidered appliques in green, gold and mauve with black piping; black lining; some metallic tape outlines

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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purple, pink, blue, white and yellow ikat fabric; black velvet trim; lined predominantly with blue, rust, white, green, yellow and black floral printed fabric

Coat, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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blue, white, pink and yellow ikat fabric; lined predominately with printed fabric with red and blue checks and grey flowers; black trim

Coat, 19th century

Central Asia

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pointed toes; layered soles; bootie style; fuscha collars with black applique at top and around top of foot; floral embroidery around foot in blue, white, pink and green

Pair of Shoes, Date Unknown

Miao

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ecru woven fabric with supplementary weft patterning; embroidered borders of flowers and foliage in peach, blue, green, metallic

Ottoman Towel, mid to late 19th century

Syria

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blocks arranged in Barn Raising pattern; block centers of red wool; strips in variety of solid colors and prints; blue edge binding; back is black and white small floral print on grey ground

Log Cabin (Barn Raising) Quilt, c. 1890

Unknown

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curved hem; black silk body; cuffs and chest have embroidered bird, flower and insect designs; ribbon trim; gold buttons; blue lining

Jacket, from a two-piece set, Date Unknown

Miao

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lengths of natural linen thread, randomly bound and wrapped with silk, cotton, wool and synthetic threads in orange, yellow, red

Copyright %C2%A9 Sheila Hicks. All rights reserved.

Evolving Tapestry: The Principal Wife, Yellow Decked, 1989

Sheila Hicks

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pair of leggings; mostly deep red silk threads in horizontal bands at top and vertical bands at bottom; geometric patterns at top in dark blue, light green, cream, gold and orange; feather patterned rows at bottom; bottom bands intersected with two single rows of gold threads on b only; some small feathered areas in orange, dark blue, light green, aqua and creamy gold (a and b); heavy black thread seams

Pair of woman's leggings, 1925-1950

Pashtun Mangal

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round hat embroidered with silk (?) and metallic threads; gold threads couched over napped fabric form floral designs; dull gold laid over stiff material (cardboard?) in long stitches forming background; geometric design in black, green, purple, pink, white and yellow fiber along edge; yellow and blue tassel

Hat, c. 1950-1960

Uzbekistan

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Printed lining. Multicolored fine cross stitch embroidery in silk and cotton on cotton ground. The embroidery completely covers the ground except for the centers of three green motifs at the bottom. There are integral cross stitch borders on the top and sides. Tassels are composed of cotton, silk, and metallic threads (wool, too?). There is a printed cotton backing. The tassel at the PR top corner appears to be a replacement, does not match the others.

Uuk kap ilgich, late 19th-early 20th century

Lakai

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Printed lining with ikat band on reverse edge. Red dominates, polychrome silk embroidery on white morey silk ground, applied wide purple border also embroidered (silk). Four vertical panels. Cotton print lining edged with wide strips of silk ikat. Velcro heading band attached.

Suzani, late 19th-early 20th century

Uzbekistan

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Cloth band. Newly lined. Chain stitch. Red, orange, blue silk threads on tan cotton ground. Four panels floral and leaf motifs. Center design with outer borders edged with striped silk binding. Lined with khaki cotton (newer than textile) some thread designs unfinished. Velcro heading band.

Suzani, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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resist dyed silk square; white, yellow, rust and black; cotton braided 2-1/2" fringe on two sides in green, purple, orange, black and white; center black 31" square with medallion center; scarf is five sections sewn together

Head scarf, second quarter 20th century

Uzbekistan

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red with red and yellow chain stitch floral embroidery; short, multicolored silk fringe on both long edges with white metal braid; each red lining ends with face-exposed, 2" chevrons; all hand stitched

Belt, Second quarter of the 20th century

Afghanistan

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appliqued abstract embroidered figure on deep blue damask; red silk ties and border bound in black and embroidered in flora and fauna; appliques bordered with metallic thread; green, pink; black lining

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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intricately embroidered silk cording with alternate patterns of linear and heavy scroll embroidery; eight large decorative nut shaped buttons on front openings are covered with embroidery; three buttons have coral tips; brown with brown wool (?) felt lining; inside pocket

Vest, late 19th-early 20th century

Bulgaria

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two handstitched panels of batik with embroidery on selvage edges; dark red field with green and yellow dots overall with center geometric pattern; lower left edge has rows of markings 9" long; either end has applied silk fringe in dark blue, ecru, red, orange and green; 2" horizontal band of circles in same colors; center mirror; continuing inward, 1 1/2" band and 5/8" mirrors enclosed in oval silk embroidery with tear shaped mirror, above horizontal row of floral embroidery in similar colors

Pulkari, Date Unknown

India

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yellow dominates multicolored embroidery; satin stitch, chain stitch, outlined mirrors--large and small; long sleeves; waist ties; yellow fabric, green lining; diamond shapes dominate embroidery; V-neck; neck ties; also print lining at back edges; body shape

Blouse, c. 1960

Rajput group

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long robe with long side slits; green fabric woven with orange, metallic gold and brown stripes; multicolored simple floral embroidery between stripes; white lining

Robe, second quarter 19th century

Ottoman

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top panel with black velvet border on top and sides surrounding embroidered rectangle with multicolored cross stitch and applique border surrounding floral circles in white, yellow, green, purple on red; lower panel has red bottom border, two embroidered rectangles enclose and surrounded by similar floral circles; blue lining

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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T-shaped red and gold damask borders on three sides; top section has embroidered inset with seven squares of chain stitch flowers, sequins and metal medallions on orange with blue borders; larger section includes some embroidery with 14 medallions on squares and rectangles; back lined in blue and black

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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conical shaped; white round knob-like finial with filigree metal elements at top and bottom; twisted red tassels at top; cream colored silk with subtitle stripes; dark brocade trim at edges; red lining

Hat, 1644-1911

China

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handle with black wrappings; tsuba with scrolling floral designs; scabbard of brown lacquer with scrolling openwork metal piece at end with scrolling floral designs; blue, grey, and white wrapping cord with metal fittings with similar scrolling designs; blade received wrapped separately (not unwrapped for exam)

Tachi (sword), c. 1280

Fukuoka Ichimonji Kagenori

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Purple velvet coat with gold cord buttons and gold trim; gold cord in scrolling designs at center, hem and front and back of sleeves; lined with pink and white

Caftan, early 20th century

Morocco

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kira (woman's garment), three panel woven piece in striped sections with multicolored embroidery, silk, cotton, and metallic thread

Woman's garment (Kira), 20th century

Bhutan

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Chaksay Pankhep, royal/religious lap cover; silk/cotton brocade on cotton background; red and blue supplementary warp and discontinuouos supplementary weft patterns on neutral ground; in three sections; fringe

Chagsi pangkheb, 20th century

Bhutan

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Valance of faded brick-red satin embroidered, in the lower area, with the Eight Imortals in colored silks. In upper section a row of crane medallions in blues, green and rust. Chiefly satin stitch, with couched gold thread details. Lining of ecru cotton.

Valance, 19th century

China

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blue damask body with rectangle in top center with flat embroidery of flora in green, pink, blue on brown silk; ties form border on three sides in red and brown with padded embroidered flora; black velvet applique with scroll corners outlined in green and pink braid with gold metallic; lined in red chrysanthemum print

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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heavily embroidered bodice--skirt has been removed; colors include gold, maroon, green, white, black, red; geometric patterns in wide bands; back of bodice not embroidered; woven silk piece at top in yellow and red--maroon below; embroidered band at waist; tufts of yarn in red and black on cuffs and center front, along shoulder seams and sleeve seams in front

Bodice (dress top), c. 1920-1950

Pashtun

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small embroidered piece, wider at bottom; top section is light green, tan and pink; bottom part is black, tan, pink and green on gray; trim cross bands include silver metallic threads and sequins; lined in blue

Top Portion of Under Apron, Date Unknown

Miao

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small embroidered piece, wider at bottom than top; satin stitch panels with sequins; red, tan, pink, green with green and silver metallic thread; dark green background and lining; yarn strings at top

Top Portion of Under Apron, Date Unknown

Miao

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two-part slippers; inner slippers of black silk with pink flowers on toes, blue and gold rickrack and red heel trim; outer heel cup of red silk with purple trim and embroidered fish (or insects?) on each side

Pair of shoes for bound feet, Date Unknown

China

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firm brown small crown cap; flap at back; cut threads around top indicate something was once attached and also around brim; false braid of black silk threads (long) attached to back flap; inside of flap has a few long black threads attached with gold braid

Woman's cap, first quarter 20th century

Unknown Anatolian

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gray rectangle pattern; enclosed in each rectangle is a pink, red, white, yellow, or black trapezoid; pink lining inside

Cotton-quilted kimono (wataire), first half 20th century

Unknown Japanese

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royal blue uchikake with cranes and colorful ribbons motifs; ribbon designs include embroidered flowers, fans, waves, phoenixes, crests, and clouds

Wedding robe (uchikake) with design of cranes and sashes, 20th century

Unknown Japanese

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beige brocade with floral motifs; padding at bottom with light blue lining; three golden paulownia crests embroidered along top of back

Wedding robe (uchikake) with design of paulownia and chrysanthemums in flowing water, 20th century

Unknown Japanese

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Pieced embroidered bands, Pieced lining. Overall silk cross-stitch embroidery on cotton. The pattered vertical bands on the sides are worked in the same technique, in a finer stitch. Chain stitch embroidered tape outlines the edges. The tassels are cotton with metal elements. Red, white, yellow, green on black background, 5-sided panel ending with three tassels. Completely covered with embroidery: cross stitch and others. Two center medallions: round with hook shapes surrounding and in center. 3/4" chain stitch borders surround outer edges. 1 1/4" side embroidered panels in cross-stitch. Striped, pieced lining. Stamped "Made in Afghanistan" on reverse.

Uuk kap Ilgich, early 20th century

Lakai

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Mounted. Chain stitch. Large red embroidered designs, some floral, dominate purple ground center rectangle Wide, then narrow borders. Four vertical panels, embroidered separately, then joined. Edged with ikat binding. Mounted on wood frame. Sewn to white linen fabric stretched in strainer, no lining.

Suzani, late 19th century

Uzbekistan

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Cloth band, Bag back: cotton with printed lining, Red cotton flannel ground with polychrome silk embroidery. The black and white edge binding is formed from silk threads arranged in a herringbone pattern. The back of the bag is cotton flannel, and the inside lining is printed cotton fabric. Center five-sided shield with wide border on all five sides. Ties at upper corners, Chain stitch, embroidered through backing.

Uuk kap ilgich, 1920-1950

Kungrat

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black cotton center square has three elaborate rows of embroidered petals forming large flower with white center with bird embroidery; petals are pinks, greens, reds and dark blue; triangle corners in blue and pink silk appliques are similarly embroidered; butterfly appliques at top and bottom; borders of aqua and orange embroidered with Chinese symbols, flora and fauna; metal studs throughout; commercial printed lining; cotton with three snaps on bottom

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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square composed of nine squares bordered by 2-1/4" black border; satin stitch floral embroidery in blue, red, green; white raised tape criss-crosses squares centered with four attached fabric flowers; four flowers missing; wood rod on back

Wall Hanging, Date Unknown

Miao

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blue lining; upper panel: braided and outline (wrapped wire); embroidered on black whorled fabric in faded green, orange, blue and maroon--white outline; border embroidery unfinished; lower panel: fully embroidered in braided and outline style; black, orange, green and maroon with ocassional sequins divided by horizontal and vertical woven tape in orange and green

Baby Carrier, Date Unknown

Miao

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black background; embroidered cross stitch border and corner square--green background in red and taupe; center has applied green circle with red embroidery and silver tape; four interior corners embroidered with running stitch circle patterns in green, red, blue

Pillow, Date Unknown

Miao

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bands of heavy colored embroidery on red horizontal bands; predominately green embroidery, some yellow metal bands; vertical woven and embroidered two sides and bottom; black lining

Embroidery Sample, Date Unknown

Miao

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short; print lined; black satin brocade with PR front side opening; two closures of loops and bell buttons; scattered large eight-pointed star cross stitch embroidery--red and white dominate; applique on front and lower edge, cuffs and around upper sleeve in multicolor; chenille pompoms above cuff

Boy's Jacket, 20th century

Hmong

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Braided-net fringe, embroidered bands, Pieced, striped, and printed lining Large center panel with narrow panels on each side. Overall cross stitch embroidery in silk thread on a cotton ground. there are applied chain stitched edging bands. At the top edge is a damaged braided cotton strip; the original fringe or tassels have been lost or removed. Fragments of the same braided edging are seen on the other three sides. The panel is backed with pieced striped and printed cotton fabrics. Fragmented tassels at upper corners.

Ilgich, late 19th-early 20th century

Dasht-i-Kipchak

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Fringe with plain-weave heading, warp-twined band, Lined. Black cotton ground with polychrome silk embroidery. An applied, patterned woven silk band outlines the edges. A separate silk fringe is sewn to the reverse at the bottom edge. The backing is red cotton.

Uuk kap ilgich, late 19th century

Lakai

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