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ShawlCa35 c

Large shawl that goes with tunic, trousers, and vest (Ca35 a-b, d) to form a suit. The shawl is made of two pieces of white gauze and hand sewn together. There is a woven lime green and white geometric border and short white fringe along both ends.

Culture
Amhara
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PantsCa35 b

Trousers that go with that goes with tunic, shawl, and vest (Ca35 a, c-d) to form a suit. The trousers are white and lined with narrow legs. There are two side pockets, a watch pocket and two back pockets. There is a five-button fly and seven belt loops.

Culture
Ethiopian
Material
cotton fibre and plastic
Made in
Ethiopia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket1676/3

Brown woven hanten (袢纏, also written as 半天, 袢天, 半纏) made of sakiori (裂織) textile. The woven fabric consists of brown, blue, purple and red pieces. There is a wide blue band around the neck and partway down the centre opening. The opening and sleeve edges are edged with blue trim. The sleeves are slightly tapered. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Japanese
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Toyama, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vest698/9

Dark blue vest with a patterned upper section. The pattern is thin gold and white lines forming a checkered design. The pattern is used on the shoulders and upper back. Around the neck and partway down the centre opening is a wide band with pairs of gold stripes on a dark blue ground. The upper inside of the vest is lined with fabric, thick gold stripes on black ground.

Culture
Japanese
Material
cotton fibre ? and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cradle BoardA17206

Cradle board with a doll laced-up inside the bundle. The doll is covered in a beige and white striped blanket so that only the head is visible. The beige blanket is partially wrapped by a black cover with red trim and white stitching. There is white fibre lashing the black and red cover together, securing the doll within. The black and red cover is attached to a wooden board, upon which the doll rests. There is a small pillow under the doll's head. Attached to the sides of the board and extending upwards in an arch is a multicoloured bead covered wooden frame with beaded hide fringes.

Culture
Coast Salish: Nisqually
Material
wood, glass, rawhide skin, plastic ? and cotton fibre
Made in
Nisqually, Washington, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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GarmentE131

Garment woven with bands of geometric design in red, blue, green, and purple on white. The garment has a slit opening at the top centre at both the front and back, and openings at the top of each side.

Culture
Maya
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Guatemala
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ikat Textile1647/2

Rectangular woven ikat fabric; predominantly shiny, rich purple and crimson hues. All-over geometric patterning with diamond-shaped motifs in red, orange-yellow, and blue and a dark purple ground. Bands of red along the lengthwise edges. Four thick stripes alternating with three thin bands of patterning at either end.

Culture
Cambodian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Cambodia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera ShoesN1.762 a-b

Pair of Cantonese opera shoes with dark brown leather soles. The uppers are blue silk brocade with a floral motif in dark blue and pink and are edged with pink, black and green braid. Cotton lining and insole.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, leather skin, dye, paste adhesive and metal
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera ShoesN1.761 a-b

Pair of Cantonese opera shoes with dark brown leather soles. The uppers are blue silk brocade with a floral motif in dark blue and pink and are edged with pink, black and green braid. Cotton lining and insole.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, leather skin, dye and paste adhesive
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sarong1520/5

Red woven cloth sewn into a skirt-like tube. Blue and white patterning with multi-coloured striped edges.

Culture
Iban
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Borneo, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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