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Cantonese Opera Belt2701/13 d

Rectangular belt that is stiff and embroidered in various shades of blue on one side and lined with white on the other. The belt is worn with a sleeveless jacket (2701/13 a), a skirt (2701/13 b), and an under-bouse (2701/13 c) as a costume.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Blouse2701/13 c

A sleeveless under-blouse, with blue embroidery at collar and across chest, which wraps around to close at side with metal snap fasteners. The blouse is worn with a sleeveless jacket (2701/13 a), skirt (2701/13 b), and belt (2701/13 d) as a costume.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Skirt2701/13 b

A skirt of sheer white fabric completely covered with blue embroidery over a white nylon underskirt, both of which are gathered into pleats under a cotton waist band that is open at one seam and has long ties. The skirt is worn with a jacket (2701/13 a), blouse (2701/13 c), and belt (2701/13 d) as a costume.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera Jacket2701/13 a

Collarless jacket made of a sheer white fabric completely covered with blue embroidery and lined with white nylon fabric that closes at the front with metal snap fasteners. The long sleeves have plain white nylon extensions that are open along the inner seam. The jacket is worn with a skirt (2701/13 b), a blouse (2701/13 c), and a belt (2701/13 d) as a costume.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre ?, dye and metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Kimono Underwear2723/1 h

Nagajuban (長襦袢) is a full-length kimono underwear. This nagajuban has a date eri (伊達襟, detachable collar) hand-sewn onto it. Ivory-coloured lightweight robe has a blue and red floral collar stitched on, and a patterned fabric sash, stitched on at the back.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre ?, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Kimono Sash2723/1 b

Heavy brocade formal obi for woman's kimono. Repeating embroidery pattern, in gold, green orange, blue, black, purple, red and yellow, depicts an outdoor scene in which a boat floats near a foliage-covered river bank.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Kimono2723/1 a

Yellow, patterned-silk woman's kimono with a white lining edged in pink. Large daisies with pink centres and green leaves, highlighted with gold and silver, are painted onto the fabric. Three metal snaps are sewn onto the inner collar.

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre, paint, metal and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Kimono2772/5

Uchikake (打掛) with gold, burgundy, blue, green, peach, yellow and brown embroidered designs and a red lining. Design elements include auspicious motifs such as cranes, pine trees, Japanese plum blossoms and the woven patterns on a heavy, creamy white fabric are family crests or kamon (家紋) known as kikkō ni hanabishi (亀甲に花菱), a small diamond-shaped flower motif in turtle shell pattern. The red lining curls up around the bottom of the white fabric to create a thick roll-like ruff known as fuki (袘).

Culture
Japanese
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DollN2.1085 a-g

Standing warrior figure (part a) with a white face. His black hair is tied in a bun at the top. Dressed in an armoured suit of orange, mauve, black, and red. He is carrying a sword (part c) in his right hand, and has two pike-like weapons (parts d-e) and a second sword (part f) attached to his belt. A gold bag (part b) trimmed with red is wrapped around his left wrist. (Head is removable--part g).

Culture
Japanese
Material
wood, brass metal, paper, silk fibre and clay
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltEdz3797 b

Turquoise belt with embroidery, hanging flaps and metal hook and bar fasteners. It is worn with a robe (Edz3797 a). There are two flaps hanging from the top edge and two from the bottom edge. The front is embroidered with a large floral motif in black and white. The back is lined with white cotton.

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