Belt Item Number: Ch19 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tie belt made from two ropes of twisted embroidery thread containing many individual strands of red, black, yellow and green thread. These are twisted together and knotted at the ends.
History Of Use
Traditional dress, typically in bright colours. Both wool and linen were used by rural people. The material was homespun and dyed at home. These dresses were made by women, for festivals, special ceremonies or for dowries.
Cultural Context
clothing
Item History
- Made in Ukraine before 1978
- Owned by Maria Yasegn before November 2, 1978
- Received from Maria Yasegn (Donor) on November 2, 1978
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- Ch19 b
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- dye, flax fibre and cotton fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, sewn, embroidered and twisted
- Overall
- height 1.5 cm, width 139.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hutsul
- Previous Owner
- Maria Yasegn
- Received from
- Maria Yasegn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ukraine
When
- Creation Date
- before 1978
- Ownership Date
- before November 2, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on November 2, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 0493/0002 b