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Cape3295/14

Black-green velvet cape with gold trim. The open front is decorated with gold-coloured trim, ribbons and coloured stitching with the centre section, which wraps around the neck, decorated with larger gold designs over small squares of green, purple or burgundy fabric. The edge of this section is finished with white beads. Two crosses and geometric designs in gold trim and small, solid-coloured pompoms extend down from the neck. There are rows of coloured straight and zigzag stitching and silver stamped designs. A machine-made ribbon of gold with pink and green designs extends horizontally across the middle of the cape, and again along the bottom edges of the open front. The back is lined with different coloured pieces of cotton.

Culture
Western Asia
Material
fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Face Veil3295/39

Face veil composed of a black band with colourful cross-stitching(?) in geometric patterns, which is attached by a short chain on either side, and a short plaited cord down the bridge of the nose, to another similar band. The upper band is wider with ends that can be tied together. A single strand of beads extends down from the upper band, attached below three pounded gold coins. Over each eye is sewn a gold-coloured rectangular metal ornament with dangling stars and discs. Double-layered pieces of thin red fabric extend down from the lower band, and is heavily embellished with sixteen columns of pounded coins, the majority of which are silver-coloured with exception to the middle column, which is gold-coloured and extends from the top of the fabric. The coins are attached to the red fabric in a V-shape at the top, with the centre column being the exception, and running down the entire length.

Culture
Palestinian
Material
fibre, metal and glass
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cape3295/53

Deep burgundy-coloured velvet cape with gold trim. The neckline is decorated with ornate gold embroidery and applique(?). The centre section, which wraps around the neck, is decorated with larger gold designs over various-coloured small squares of velvet. There is a small loop extending out at each end of the ornate design. A band extends down from the neck, and is embellished with gold embroidered floral designs, and small, solid-coloured pompoms. A band of light brown extends horizontally across the middle of the cape.

Culture
Western Asia
Material
fibre
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3295/3

Full-length dress of hand woven cotton. Woven in strips, with separately woven bands of deep pink, orange and green, extending vertically down garment. Factory-made flower strips embellish the garment down each side, front and back, and along the top of the sleeves, and around the cuffs. Cross-stitched designs decorate the bib, shoulders, and bottom of the skirt on the back.

Culture
Bedouin
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3295/1

Long black dress of linen, with sleeves decorated by light taupe silk on top, golden silk on sides, and a deep maroon velvet underneath. The cuffs are heavily embroidered. The sleeves are lined with a red floral patterned fabric. The front of the dress is heavily embroidered in red with a few accents in various colours in long panels extending from the waist down both sides of the skirt, and a square bib. The reverse has the same panels extending down the legs, but the designs are attached by a large section of embroidery across the bottom of the skirt. The hemline is edged by a thin plaited stripe in red, and another in off-white.

Culture
Bedouin
Material
linen fibre, gold metal, silk fibre and fibre
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coat3295/52

Long coat with an open front. There is a loop closure on the chest. The hem, opening, and neck are bordered by bands of plaited bright green and black stripes, and then black or brown embroidery. A single round fabric embellishment is on each side of chest, decorated with metallic threads, small tassels, and beading. A single row of six white buttons decorates the back of the neck. A train is formed from two long pieces of fabric, which extend back from each shoulder, and join together at their ends where they are decorated with the same plaited green and black stripes and three buttons. The coat's interior is lined with multiple calico(?) fabrics. There are small strips of embroidery sewn down the interior edges of the coat's opening.

Culture
Central Asian
Material
fibre, plastic ? and metal
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3295/5

Full-length dress with long sleeves. Fabric is black, with red embroidery covering the entire garment. Embroidery features rows and columns of repeating floral designs.

Culture
Bedouin
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3012/2

Small basket with attached lid, constructed in a very fine wrapped coil weave. Basket is low and round, with wide flat base, and walls that slope inward from shoulder toward a wide round mouth. The lid is attached to the basket by two tied strands of grass. Lid is round and slopes gently upward to a flat peak. Both basket and lid are decorated with a red ring which is crossed by abstract linear markings in light orange and dark purple.

Culture
Southeast Asia ?
Material
grass and dye
Made in
Asia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordM4.3 a-c

Sword (part a) has long curving metal blade with a vein-covered surface. Horn handle grip with curving heel/pommel. Silver cross shaped hilt cross-guard (part c) has chased design. Leather covered wood sheath (part b) with brass fittings and leather belt attached.

Culture
Western Asia
Material
wood, metal and leather skin
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Lamp2883/3

Terracotta lamp, mostly light brown with reddish-brown area on base. Minimal decoration of one raised circle on top, with off-centre hole inside. Handle with central hole, opposite spout.

Culture
Roman
Material
clay
Made in
Asia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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