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Blanket3295/42

Finely hand woven blanket composed of three separately woven pieces which have been stitched together. The blanket is divided into seven wide bands of solid colours running down the length. At centre is a wide band of gold yellow, then on either side is a deep red, then beige, and then a deep brownish-purple on the outer edges.

Culture
Quechua
Material
wool fibre
Made in
Chinchero, Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3295/36

Huipil composed of four rectangular panels with seams down centre of both front and back, and both sides. Most of the garment features bright purple stripes and grey stripes, separated by thin stripes of black and white patterns. Underneath, a thick band of grey with thin purple lines separates the top from the bottom beige section. The neck and arm holes are lined by bright blue velvet. Extending down from each shoulder, front and back, are large embroidered flowers and leaves. The fabric is pleated once on each side, front and back.

Culture
Mexican
Material
fibre and dye
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3295/35

Short button-up blouse made of a sheer off-white fabric. Six plastic(?) pearl-like buttons secure the front of the blouse. The hem, cuffs, sleeves, neckline are embroidered with small flowers in off-white floss, and cut-outs within every loop. The back of the blouse is embroidered with an ornate floral design, which extends down to the lower back, in off-white floss.

Culture
Mexican
Material
fibre and plastic
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3295/34

Large rectangular textile. The background is a bright red, with an ornate border on all four sides, which differs in design from the central portion. The designs are dark blue-black, white, and brown. The centre has a large floral design, with smaller, simpler floral designs in each corner as well as each side. Printed text (in English) along the edge of one side.

Culture
East African
Material
fibre and dye
Made in
Kenya
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blouse3295/32

White blouse with colourful embroidery. The white fabric is machine-made, and the collar has been sewn open. Embroidered llamas and birds in two rows around cuffs and four rows around the head hole.

Culture
Mexican
Material
cotton fibre ?
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Robe3295/29

Long green velvet kaftan with long sleeves. Slits on both sides of the robe, and underneath either sleeve. Embroidered in yellow and olive green thread around neck, down centre opening, over shoulders, around sleeve cuffs, and along the hem of the robe. The robe has loop and button closures running down the centre. The interior edges are lined with an olive green silk(?). Small rectangular tag at neck.

Culture
Moroccan
Material
silk fibre ? or cotton fibre ?
Made in
Casablanca, Morocco
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3295/27

Finely woven rectangular textile of red silk. Each end is embroidered with an ornate band in gold-coloured thread, with details in light green and orange. Black twisted tassels decorate both ends.

Culture
Lao
Material
silk fibre
Made in
Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Textile3295/26

Finely woven textile. Dark pinkish-red fabric, hand block-printed in dark blue-black. Bordered by a band of small repeating designs and dotted lines, which continue around the large dark blue rectangles with large paisley across both ends. The centre is filled with small repeating flowers and dots.

Culture
Indian ?
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dress3295/13

Dress composed of two main fabrics - dark floral sleeves and a bright red and orange floral skirt. The chest and cuffs are heavily decorated with applique, embroidery, Government of Pakistan coins (some pounded), semi-translucent white buttons, metal decorations, and beading. Six red and white beaded tassels hang in front - two lower at centre, four longer tassels extending down from bottom row of coins. The hem of the skirt is a thick solid mauve, bordered by a thin band of green, and heavily embroidered in silver metal thread.

Culture
Afghan ?
Material
cotton fibre, metal, silk fibre ?, glass ? and polyester fibre ?
Made in
Afghanistan ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scarf3295/25

Long rectangular black textile embroidered with earth-tones. Embroidery consists of four main panels of geometric designs, separated by thin bands of varying repeating patterns and stripes, and finished with orange embroidery that extends out as vertical lines on each end. Either end is plain black, with thin black tassels.

Culture
Lao
Material
silk fibre
Made in
Laos
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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