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Jacket1556/3

Black jacket with embroidered panels. The jacket has short sleeves and a centre front opening. Around the neck and partway down the centre opening is black velvet band, edged with red striped trim. There are embroidered panels on the shoulders and sleeves. The panels feature rows of characters and bird, animal and floral motifs in predominantly red on black ground. The front is longer than the back. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Miao
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre, metal and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tunic632/1

Tunic with embroidery and appliqué. The tunic has a high neck, back v-neck opening, short sleeves and side slits. The upper front has a dense abstract pattern with circle motifs and mirrors. The lower front has horizontal bands of orange, green and pink with sequins. The back has a centre panel in purple with a bird motif, surrounded by bands in pink, orange, purple and green. The sleeves have many thin bands with sequins. The inside is unlined.

Culture
North India
Material
silk fibre, metal, fibre ? and synthetic fibre ?
Made in
Rajasthan, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileB693

Rows of white roosters and floral designs on black ground. Red border all around. Lined with natural silk muslin.

Culture
North India
Material
silk fibre and cotton fibre
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Panel421/8

Pink silk background with scroll design. Black scroll design then mutlicoloured bands in green, blue and black divided by small borders. Three tassels in pink, blue, and grey. Blue lining.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelN1.30

Ivory fabric, blue and white embroidery of flower, and black bands applique.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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JacketA2.693

Leather jacket with embroidery, fur and fringe. The jacket has a fur collar, long cuffed sleeves and centre opening with fabric covered metal buttons. There are two large pockets on the lower front. On both sides of the centre opening, cuffs, pockets and upper back yoke are embroidered panels of floral motifs, trimmed with brown fur. There is a long fringe on the upper front and back, some strands with serrated edges and a cutout diamond motif. There is a short fringe on the sleeves. The inside is lined with two fabrics. The upper lining is red with a fine floral pattern in blue. The lower lining is black with an abstract floral pattern in purple and red.

Culture
BC Northern Interior ?
Material
silk fibre, skin and dye
Made in
British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SkirtE206 b

Cream skirt with embroidery and lace. The skirt has a narrow cotton waistband and two ties. Around the centre are large flowers in red, blue and yellow with green stems and leaves on cream ground. Around the bottom is a wide flounce of machine-made cotton lace. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Zapotec
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PurseEdz1609

Kidney shaped purse with two sets of blue twine attached at the opening acting as a drawstring. Also attached at the opening is teal twine with metal knots connected to four, teal silk thread tassels. The purse has an embroidered body with a floral and geometric motif in blue, dark blue, green, light purple, pink, purple and black. Pictured in the centre is a large, blue narcissus. The top has a small rectangular opening made of black silk fabric pleated together to make a fan-like shape. Both sides are identical.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mittens946/5 a-b

Purple silk mittens (parts a-b) with a rounded end and a rectangular shaped body and opening. The top is decorated with a cat’s head outlined in green and white with embroider detailing of black eyebrows, green eyes, blue heart shaped nose and pink mouth. The underside has a large, circular hole, edge in black, exposing the inner red lining.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, dye and wool fibre ?
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hanging1017/5

Long narrow hanging with embroidery and beadwork. The hanging is tapered at the top and pointed at the bottom. There are five pieces connected with strands of white beads. The first piece has goldfish, lotus motifs and the second has bird, bat motifs, both on cream ground. The third piece is the shape of a butterfly with an orchid motif and patterns. The fourth piece has butterfly motifs and figures. The last piece has figures in a garden scene. The back lining is brown silk.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, dye and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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