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Dress3295/4

Full-length dress with long sleeves. Fabric is black, with deep red floral embroidery extending down the garment in strips, on the chest piece, and around the cuffs. The centre of each flower has gold wire embroidery. Multi-coloured figure eight stitching joins material along vertical seams. Small 'tree of life' design on back of skirt (T-shape).

Culture
Bedouin
Material
cotton fibre and metal
Made in
Asia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sari3295/20

Brocade sari. Long rectangular fabric embroidered with brown thread and silver metallic thread. On one end, there is a section (77 cm long) of plain fabric with brown thread embroidered. The main panel down the length, slightly offset from centre, starts with two rows of large paisley separated by small rows of repeating patterns, then changes to a repeating floral pattern, bordered by repeating diamonds. The second largest panel has a smaller pattern of repeating flowers.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and silver metal
Made in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3295/28

Sleeveless black dress, with long side-slits. Front of skirt and around both shoulder-holes are thick sections of fabric with orange geometric designs on a brownish-red background, covered with small white beads and circular mirrors. Thin bands of red with black repeating designs border the beaded areas, and also create a V-shape design at the neck. Five small embroidered designs with mirrors decorate the front of the dress. The back is plain with exception to two small layered half-circles, sewn at the top, centre of the back.

Culture
Indian
Material
glass, metal and fibre
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Face Veil3295/39

Face veil composed of a black band with colourful cross-stitch embroidery (tatreez تطريز) 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
Palestine ? or Jordan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Coat3295/10

Long open-front coat. Red striped silk with light blue and off-white cross-hatched lining. Panels of embroidered strips extend down the front on both sides of opening, and on the underside of the cuffs. The opening, collar, and cuffs are embroidered with yellow, black and white flowers. The front is decorated with metal drops (possibly pounded coins?), as well as Pahlavi Dynasty coins and Islamic Republic of Iran coins. The latter have amber-like decorations on the obverse side of each coin.

Culture
Iranian ?
Material
silk fibre, metal, amber stone ? and cotton fibre ?
Made in
Iran ?
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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Blouse3295/11

Short top with long green sleeves, partially lined interior with brown fabric. The chest and cuffs are heavily decorated with applique, embroidery, Government of Pakistan coins (some pounded), semi-translucent white buttons, metal decorations, and beading. Four red and yellow beaded tassels hang in front - two at centre, two on the jacket's left. Small rectangular piece of blue and floral fabric is inside the garment at centre. The back is a solid burgundy.

Culture
Afghan ?
Material
silk fibre ?, metal and glass ?
Made in
Afghanistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3307/2 a-c

String puppet (marionette) of the character taw belu (jungle ogre), the man-eating ogre or demon. The figure has green skin, wears a gold helmet, and has large fangs protruding from the mouth. Both hands are clenched with an opening through the centre to insert something for the figure to hold. The figure wears a shiny green top with thin strips of plaited gold cord crossing overtop. The pants are embroidered with designs in orange, white and yellow-green. The outfit is further embellished with fabric cut-outs decorated with sequins, beads and plaited cord. The figure wears blue velvet slippers. There are also two (separate) diamond-shaped, wooden daggers (parts b-c) painted gold.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, paint, fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
“Myanmar: Rangoon” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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String Puppet3307/1 a-b

String puppet or marionette myin (white horse) character consisting of a horse (part a) and saddle (part b). The horse is composed of many wooden parts, which are attached at the joints by string or nails. The mane and tail are made of plant fibre. The bridle and saddle are made of woven and velour fabrics, decorated with sequins, beads, tassels and embroidery. The horse is white with black hooves and is decorated with orange and yellow patterns. The horse is attached by many grey strings to a wooden control bar composed of a single long piece of wood with three cross-bars. The saddle (part b) is covered with red velvet, and has two long nails to attach to the horse.

Culture
Burmese
Material
wood, paint, fibre, plant fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
“Myanmar: Rangoon” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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