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Collar3080/12

Collar flap from back of women’s jacket. Front has a top panel of dark brown cotton fibre, under which is sewn a panel decorated in green, blue, and tan step patterning with white stitching. Around the panels is an edging of faded pink silk. Back of panel is made of cotton fabric in blue with tan squares, and the silk edging shows something of the original pink colour. Flap has been removed from a larger garment and has black thread hanging loose along the top edge.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3080/5

Embroidered bag. Fabric pouch is square, made of two cloth panels sewn together, one at middle and one that creates both end pieces and extends into a wide, looped handle. Body of bag is heavily embroidered with horizontal lines of colourful crosses interspersed with small triangles. Interior is lined with brown fabric.

Culture
Hmong
Material
dye, wool fibre, cotton fibre and silk fibre
Made in
Vietnam
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pants3080/25

Pants. Short garment is made of denim with an added panel between the legs to create a low crotch. Loose waistband is of black synthetic fabric. Legs are heavily embroidered with circle and star motifs in white and shades of pink.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Collar3080/13

Collar flap from back of women’s jacket. Front has a top panel of dark brown synthetic fibre, under which is sewn a panel decorated in dark yellow and blue step patterning with white stitching. Around the panels is an edging of faded pink silk. Back panel is made of cotton fabric and the silk edging shows the original bright pink colour. Flap has been removed from a larger garment and has black thread hanging loose along the top edge.

Culture
Hmong
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3080/1

Embroidered rectangular bag with long handle. Bag is made of several long strips of cloth sewn together vertically; one side is heavily embroidered with black linear designs surrounded by red and gold decoration, and the other is a printed maze-like motif. Bag’s handle is a thin piece of grey-green cotton hemmed with black thread, sewn to the top corners of the bag. Interior is lined partway down one side with light denim.

Culture
Hmong
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Lao Cai, Vietnam
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Collar3080/11

Collar flap from back of women’s jacket. Front has a top panel of faded brown silk, under which is sewn a panel decorated in dark blue and tan diamond and x-shaped patterns, small triangles in light pink, and small squares in tan-grey. Around the panels is an edging of faded pink silk. Back panel is made of blue cotton with white dots, edged in silk showing its original dark pink/red colour. Flap has been removed from a larger garment and has black threads hanging loose along the top edge.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre and silk fibre
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Collar3080/10

Collar flap from back of women’s jacket. Front has a top panel of dark brown cotton fibre, under which is sewn a panel decorated in a dark blue, tan and green crisscross pattern, embellished with fine tan-coloured stitching. Around the panels is an edging of faded pink silk. Back panel is made of red cotton, undecorated, with the silk edging showing its original pink colour. Flap has been removed from a larger garment and has red threads hanging loose along the top edge.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre and silk fibre
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3295/16

Heavily pleated indigo-dyed skirt with single tie at waist. Skirt is composed of several layers of fabric, which have hand-stamped(?) and painted designs, applique and cross-stitching. Fabric and patterns starting from the waist down: solid light blue, dark blue with painted white lines and dots, dark blue with bands of cross-stitching in gold, green and burgundy bordering a section of painted designs with red, beige or blue applique overtop.

Culture
Hmong ?
Material
paint, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3080/87

Hat is small and round in shape. The exterior is a dark navy blue, and at the crown there is a small loop of fabric. The front brim is decorated with thick brown and orange wool embroidery in a geometric pattern.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre and wool fibre
Made in
Lao Cai, Vietnam
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3080/27

Short jacket. Open front with long sleeves and wide blue cuffs. A square panel hangs from collar at back, blue at top, and heavily embroidered at bottom with diamond shapes in pink, blue, white and purple. At centre back is sewn a small patch in an animal shape, coloured light tan, with head at top and feet splayed out to the sides. Fabric has a slight shine. Interior of jacket is lined in black cotton, with a small pocket on the left side.

Culture
Hmong
Material
synthetic fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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