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Collar3080/16

Collar flap from back of women’s jacket. Front has a top panel of dark brown synthetic fibre, under which is sewn a panel in light tan, green and black with decoration in crosses, T-shapes, and zigzags. Around the panels is an edging of tan silk. Back of panel is made of dark blue cotton fabric with a light blue and tan pattern of flowers and foliage. Interior is lined with a cotton panel in red, also with flowers and foliage.

Culture
Hmong
Material
silk fibre, synthetic fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3080/52

Square textile panel. Panel is made of many small pieces of silk in light green, pink, yellow and purple, sewn together and embroidered with flowers, insects, feathers and other small shapes in similar colours as well as black. Several small round mirrors are incorporated into the design. Gold leaf ribbon delineates each piece of silk. Backing is black synthetic fibre, and several hanging loops are attached to top edge.

Culture
Miao
Material
silk fibre, synthetic fibre, glass and dye
Made in
Yunnan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3080/92

Hat is round and short with a flat top. The hat has a short round visor attached to the front of the brim. The exterior is an olive green colour, and the interior is lined with a dark blue fabric. The brim’s interior is lined with a strip of synthetic brown fabric and there is a large manufacturer’s label on the interior crown.

Culture
Chinese
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Shanghai, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3080/39

Textile panel. Triangular-shaped overall with a large square at centre, two small rectangles sewn at its sides, and a long band at bottom. Two short ties attached at top. Panels decorated with cut appliques in black, yellow, pink and blue, sewn to a backing of the same but contrasting colours. Appliques take the style of curling foliage or other organic material. Back of textile lined with a synthetic black fabric, slightly shiny, through which embroidery threads emerge.

Culture
Miao
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Yunnan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Waist Band3080/32

Band, worn around the waist. A light blue rectangular panel with black stripes and backside hangs from the middle of a long band made of blue and bright pink fabric. Blue portion holds vibrant embroidery in Hmong style, showing squares that each hold a stepped pattern in orange, yellow and white.

Culture
Hmong
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Collar3080/14

Collar flap from back of women’s jacket. Front has a top panel of dark brown synthetic fibre, under which is sewn a panel decorated in tan, blue, and green step patterning and includes tiny stitching. Around the panels is an edging of faded silk. Back of panel is made of synthetic fabric with pink and purple roses on a green background, with the silk edging showing the original bright pink colour. Flap has been removed from a larger garment and has black thread hanging loose along the top edge.

Culture
Hmong
Material
synthetic fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3080/104

Hat is small and round with a flat top. The hat’s top is a light pink fabric with an interlaid floral design. The brim is lined with a black ribbon and a chain of folded metallic gold material is sewn overtop. A yellow synthetic fibre lines the hat’s mid-section in a looped pattern.

Culture
Uyghur
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and metal
Made in
Kashgar, Xinjiang, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3080/71

Hat is small and round with four sides meeting at a flat crown. The hat’s exterior is a bright dark blue velvet with a floral damask design within the fabric. The brim is lined with a strip of light and dark brown fur and the interior is lined with a white synthetic fabric with long fibres, made to look like fur. Between the fur brim and the interior lining there is a small strip of red cotton fabric.

Culture
Central Asian
Material
silk fibre, skin, cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Made in
Xinjiang, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3080/31

Jacket style blouse. Blouse is short in the torso, with long sleeves, and made of dark blue fabric with a patterned weave. Garment is open at front with a light purple collar. Thin lines of embroidery in orange, pink, green, red and white encircle the wrists, shoulders and hems, and fill the back near hem. Interior is unlined.

Culture
Burmese
Material
synthetic fibre, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
“Myanmar: Mandalay, Kalaw” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pants3080/25

Pants. Short garment is made of denim with an added panel between the legs to create a low crotch. Loose waistband is of black synthetic fabric. Legs are heavily embroidered with circle and star motifs in white and shades of pink.

Culture
Hmong
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
Made in
Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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