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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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SashB738

Cotton and wool sash consisting of horizontal bands of red, yellow, white on a black background. The ends have an orange and yellow, chevron patterned band followed by orange, yellow and black fringe.

Culture
Ifugao
Material
cotton fibre, wool fibre and dye
Made in
Philippines
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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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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HoodB640

Red and green floral and geometric designs embroidered on an orange ground. Decorated with small circular mirrors. Lined with red cotton (?).

Culture
Kutch
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, glass, silver alloy metal ? and dye
Made in
Kutch, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatB639

Phulkari style embroidered cap or hat. Predominantly in navy, with orange, white, and black on a red ground. Mirrors and sequins are integrated into the designs.

Culture
North India
Material
glass, silver alloy metal ?, metal, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Rajasthan, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatB638

Embroidered skull-shaped cap or hat. Diamond-shaped designs of yellow and white, outlined in black. Small, round mirrors are sewn at the corners of each. Lozenge-shaped designs above and below. Purple background. Darning-stitch outlined with chain-stitch.

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