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Apron2902/55

Rectangular dark red apron with light greyish blue border and rectangular applique with geometric triangle embroidery in centre. Ties are pink and very long. First half of ties have alternating green and pink square appliques with white diamond pattern. Bottom half of ties are pink with flower pattern. Back of apron is blue.

Culture
Hmong ?
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and polyester fibre
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt2902/62

Full, short skirt with light brown bunched waist band with pink stitching and thin dark blue ties. Skirt is dark blue with batiked geometric designs and dark pink appliqued stripes and zigzags. Bottom of skirt has thick band of dark pink applique with embroidered 'X' and geometric designs. Skirt is open at back, and is secured together with the ties and a pink wool loop and tie. Right end of waist band has two rusty nails pinned through fabric.

Culture
Hmong ?
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, indigo dye and metal
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Apron2902/74

Dark blue apron with pink trim and long dark green ties. Top of apron is embellished with embroidered snowflake designs. Just below the snowflakes on left side is a small square patch slightly lighter in colour. Waist band has applique with geometric embroidery, decorated with several silver domed pieces and nine large pink wool pompoms.

Culture
Mien ?
Material
synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, silk fibre and aluminium metal
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hanging2908/2

Hanging tapestry. On a black background are embroidered scenes from the monkey king epic that include the monkey interacting with a horse, people strolling, a pig figure, and a gift-giving scene. Trees, foliage and water features are seen throughout, and a bridge sits near the bottom. This panel is attached to a densely patterned framing cloth and the rear of the object is pink cotton.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, wool fibre and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hanging2908/1

Hanging tapestry. On a black background are embroidered scenes from the monkey king epic that include (from the top) people fighting with weapons, a monkey balancing on a stick, a group with dragons and humans- some of whom are carrying hangings, and an animal figure. Trees, foliage, rock and water features are seen throughout, and a pagoda sits at top. This panel is attached to a densely patterned framing cloth and the rear of the object is pink cotton.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, wool fibre and wood
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headband2910/4

Ceremonial headband. Headband is black and has gold appliques with intricate embroidery decorating the exterior. There are two long, thick ties at either end of the band. One is pink with white floral motif and white wool fringe on the end, the other is brownish gold with brown plant motif and red wool fringe on the end.

Culture
Romanian
Material
fibre, silk fibre and metal
Made in
Hungary ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Apron2902/112

Long rectangular apron with long thin ties with yellow flower patterns. Apron has blue band at the top and a pink border with white roped embroidery. White embroidery has two pieces of multi-coloured plastic(?) ribbon threaded through it. Centre of apron is black and has pink and white starburst appliques surrounding a large zigzag applique with embroidered geometric diamond and starburst patterns. Back of apron is black.

Culture
Hmong ?
Material
cotton fibre, silver metal and silk fibre
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vest2902/103

Short black vest with colourful starburst embroidery on the front and back. Neck and bottom of vest have blue trim. Bottom of vest and edge of right side have pink applique with colourful stripe design. Right side of vest folds over the left side and the ends have strands of pink wool with seven metal bells on the ends. There is also one silver bell at the top of one flap, near the neckline. Interior of vest is light blue.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre, brass metal, silk fibre ? and dye
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Moccasin1973.154.5 A,B

Culture
Mi'kmaq
Material
skin, silk fibre, cotton fibre and glass
Holding Institution
Nova Scotia Museum
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Moccasin1985.97.4 A,B