Belt of twisted woven cotton cords in a chevron pattern in natural white and black at both edges with a center weaving in clay, green, red, and golden yellow; 17" fringe at both ends. This belt was worn and made by the Igorot mountain tribe, specifically the Bontocs. The Bontocs live on the banks of the Chico river in Central Mountain Province. They are an agriculture based people that have resisted colonization practices out of a preference for their was of life.
Wrap "Panuelo" of wine red sinamy, worn folded so the point hangs down the back and is pinned at the front waistline; one large fern motif at front and two smaller on front of machine embroidered outline embellished with red and silver sequins.
Two leg panels create part of an apron for a traditional Thai dance costume of red and yellow sateen embroidered with metallic cord tinsel with stuffing within to create a raised texture; embroidery of biomorphic, plant-like shapes; ends have metallic fringe finished with a sequin; braided cord drawstring tie; panels fall over each leg. More information: http://www.thai2siam.com/thai-traditional-dances.com
Detachable Cuffs of yellow sateen with figured bands of raised metallic embroidery; snap closures; overall shape is similar to the embroidered motifs. Part of a traditional Thai dance costume.
Wrist Bands of ivory sateen with woven stripes of silver tinsel; embroidered stripes of raised silver metallic cord with rows of crystal rhinestones in between; five snap closures.
Apron of yellow and red sateen embroidered with raised metallic cord embroidery in lively plant-like shapes throughout; drawstring casing at top with braided cord cotton tie; ends have metallic fringe finished with a silver sequin backed with red sateen. This is part of a traditional Thai dance costume worn at the center over two leg panels.
Detachable Collar of yellow sateen with pointed edges like a star shape; embellished with raised silver metallic cord embroidery in a biomorphic design of plant-like shapes; goes around the neckline over a blouse and lays over the shoulders; hook and eye closures at back; part of a traditional Thai dance costume.
Belt of yellow and red sateen embellished with embroidery of raised silver metallic cord tinsel in a lively plant-like, biomorphic shapes; attached braided cord tie of cotton with multi-colored threads woven in; three metal eyelets on each side.
Scarf of brightly colored striped silk taffeta with various motifs brocaded throughout; striped of green, red, yellow, pink, blue, violet, and white in a rainbow-like format with peach brocade of small motifs plant, flower, character (writing), and medallion. Record says this is a "Happy Cloth" and is worn for celebrations.
Fan of blue, yellow, red, and black damask in a swirl design with black trim along the edge; fabric is very stiff with a pleated texture; reddish lacquered wood handle with floral gold metal embellishments over the nail closure; blue tassel at end.
Obi of beige cotton and paper with block print repeat pattern of diamonds blocked in two brown lines that intersect; each diamond has a blue scalloped edge with alternating biomorphic design in wine red and golden beige with dark brown outline; lightweight for summer.
Obi of dark orange ribbed rayon silk with sections of metallic gold and deep green rayon silk in a zig-zag pattern brocaded with floral designs in pale blue turquoise outline and filled with silver metallic blending into gold metallic with accents of dark orange; large floral designs are of a motif from the Paulownia tree; traditional woman's obi. The floral motif is based on a tree from a family crest, the Toyotomi family - a Samurai crest. Kiri mon is a sacred tree where the phoenix rests, and is valued. The tree is the Paulownia tree, also known as the Royal Empress Tree.
Sarape of hand-woven natural wool with varying colorful stripes in an ombre-like effect in colors of red, yellow, sage, lavender, black, orange, and pink; center geometric diamond with stripes and bands of motifs; ends have half inch fringe; the sarape is worn by men like a shawl.
Scarf of hand-woven lavender cotton with stripes of black, red, yellow with a blue warp; 3" fringe at each end; weaving has a ribbed quality; center band of lavender and black checker pattern. Record says: Hand-woven country cloth.
Scarf of hand-woven light brown vicuna wool with three pinstripes along each edge; striped color variation through the center; twisted yarn fringe at each end. Vicuna wool is one of the softest wools. It feels like thick, plush cotton. More information: https://purelyalpaca.com/products/100-vicuna-scarf?variant=913477195