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HangingN1.14

Large red hanging with embroidery and appliqué. The hanging shows a family of six figures clustered together; one holding a child, one kneeling. The figures’ heads are painted silk appliqué and their clothes embroidered. Symbolic of longevity.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, metal, fibre and wool fibre
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesN1.12 a-b

Pair of slipper-like shoes with a rounded, raised sole. Uppers are embroidered with multicoloured flowers on white and black ground. Soles are white and platform-like, truncated at the toe and heel so that they curve sharply upwards at both ends.

Culture
Chinese
Material
wood, silk fibre, metal, fibre and leather skin
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Reading GlassesN1.10 a-b

Metal spectacles (part a) that have foldable arms. The case (part b) is made of thin wood covered with dark blue-purple silk and having a design consisting of a deer and good luck symbols embroidered in red and yellow on one side while there is calligraphy embroidered in dark blue on the other side on a yellow silk background. The case has a lime green tasseled cord at one end and a metal button on the other end that has a green stone?

Culture
Chinese
Material
metal, silk fibre, wood and glass
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CuffB649

Rectangular shaped silk and cotton cuff with red stylized floral and geometric patterns on light green ground. The back is lined with cream fabric. Black edging along the bottom.

Culture
North India
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScarfB647

Shear, cream scarf with gold metallic detailing. All edges have a gold border and the centre of the textile has thin, gold stripes repeated at an equal distance.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
fibre, metal and silk fibre
Made in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SariB646

Silver metallic thread woven into turquoise silk to form a striped pattern. Very sheer.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre, fibre, metal and dye
Made in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileB645

Red background with gold thread running along two selvedges and in a geometric band and parallel stripes at each end.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre, fibre and gold metal ?
Made in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Game BoardB643

Cross-shaped textile with geometric patterns in purple and a yellow diamond at center. Horizontal rows of stylized floral designs with vertical lines between on each panel, fringe at each end. Yellow line runs through one row on each panel. Same initials in purple on opposite ends: B.B. Ray; at other ends: 1914. Game is called Chopadh and is played by four.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagB642

On the back is an overall pattern of flowers embroidered in red and green with mirrors in the centres. On the front is an embroidered red 'X' design with green designs, and bordered in black and white. This divides the space into four sections, each with a red design with green tops. Opening of bag embroidered as are sides. All on yellowish ground. Purple drawstring with red tassels, and purple tassel at bottom of bag. Lined with purple cotton.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagB641

Floral and stylized patterns in orange, red, yellow, and black on green ground. On top sides are two hanging ornaments at each end of the handle, decorated with white shells, mirrors, and tassels. Seeds and tassels attached on lower half of bag and along top opening. Handle is decorated with green thread.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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