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Skirt630/2

A dark blue rayon gathered skirt that has a 12.5 cm. horizontal panel of orange cotton embroidered with cross stitch in geometric designs at the hemline. The horizontal embroidered panel has a design consisting of alternating mint green and dark blue chevrons in an X-shape and yellow and dark blue cross-shapes pattern on an orange background. Waistband and centre back opening. Fastened with a large green plastic button. Patch pocket on left side. Pieced together.

Culture
Russian and Ukrainian
Material
rayon fibre, cotton fibre, plastic and dye
Made in
Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress1307/3

Silver headdress with blue designs and scrolling, floral-like wings extending from either side. Rows of orange pompoms and white plastic balls mounted on springs line the front of the headdress. A dragon-like face with a protruding red tongue crowned by a sun-shaped figure are arranged in the centre. Two black fabric ties at back.

Culture
Chinese
Material
fibre, metal, paper, plastic and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sleeve2666/4

White blouse-like garment with slender cuffed sleeves, rounded neck and centre snap closures down the front and back. The large cuffs are stiffened with the edges lined with yellow-gold sequins and a silver geometric pattern. The cuffs and sleeves have green, pink, and blue floral decorations.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, plastic, cotton fibre, paper ?, metal and paste adhesive
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Robe2666/24

Pink sequined robe with slender cuffed sleeves, side slits, side opening and layered skirt. On the front and back are roundels with yellow and white peonies and a white geometric pattern on pink ground. Between the roundels are smaller circles with a yellow and white cross motif. The collar, sleeve and border bands have yellow and white peonies and a gold-yellow meander pattern. The large cuffs have been stiffened with adhesive. The top layer of the skirt is yellow; the bottom layer white. Both layers have a gold-yellow meander pattern along the lower edge and alternating peony and cross motifs. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, metal, dye, paper ? and paste adhesive
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cape2666/7

Long, white cape with sequined designs. The cape has a rounded collar and long white ties at the neck. The edges are lined with yellow, gold sequins and a silver sequined geometric border. Interspersed with the silver border are floral motifs in pink, blue and green sequins. There is a slit at centre back. The inside is lined with white fabric.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
dye, fibre and plastic
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesB629 a-b

A pair of slip-on shoes (parts a-b) with polychrome beads in floral patterns, on a blue velvet background. Navy blue velvet insole lining. Predominant colours are peach, pink, green, red, and yellow among silver-coloured work. The toes are pointed. The front of the inner edge of the shoe curves to a point inward. The bottoms of the soles are stamped: 'GENERAL BOOT HOUSE / NO.11.12 / Chandni Chowk DELHI' (size 14.5).

Culture
Javanese
Material
fibre, glass, plastic ?, metal and leather skin
Made in
Delhi, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt2666/20 a-b

Pink belt (part a) with sequined designs. The belt is wide and rectangular with two flaps hanging from the top edge and two from the bottom edge. The belt front and flaps have concentric cross motifs in gold and white sequins on pink ground. The edges are lined with yellow and gold sequins. The inside is stiffened with cardboard and the back is lined with white cotton. Pink sash (part b) with sequined designs. The sash is long and rectangular with yellow tassels and fringe on both ends. The designs have concentric cross motifs in gold and white sequins on pink ground. The edges are lined with yellow and gold sequins. The designs are on opposite sides of the sash, as to be visible when worn. The inside is stiffened with cardboard and the back is lined with pink fabric.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, paper ?, paste adhesive ? and dye
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Belt2666/15

A belt of cloth-covered bamboo? The outer surface is a yellow synthetic fabric, and the inner surface is a white cotton. Outer surface is heavily decorated with a sequined pink, white, and gold-coloured floral pattern with gold-coloured sequined borders around the top and the bottom. Ends overlap and are held together by two cotton ties.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, wood ? and bamboo grass ?
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sleeve2666/12

Shirt casing and yellow sleeve with sequined designs. The shirt casing has a round neck with metal snap closures down the centre back. One half is made of white cotton with an armhole. One half is made with yellow synthetic fabric and continues into the sleeve. The sleeve is long and wide, with a white extension. The sequined design has five-toed dragon, pearl, fire, mountain, wave, coral and cloud motifs in gold, red, blue and white sequins. The inside is lined with yellow synthetic fabric.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
fibre, cotton fibre, plastic, dye, metal, paper ? and paste adhesive
Made in
Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeadbandAa23

Four strands of red beads, with several multicoloured beads dispersed throughout, are attached to a triangular shaped multi-coloured beaded pendant that has multicoloured beaded fringe hanging from the bottom. Overall colours of beads on pendant are yellow, black, white, red, green, and blue. Four strands are secured at the top with a button and loop closure.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
glass, sinew and plastic
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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