Gamosa of natural white and red woven cotton with main body of white cotton bordered by red stripes; one end has a woven band of red stemmed flowers in a graphic design; design is elongated.
Detachable collar accessory of white lace; pleated along the top with pleats releasing at the end; fits a wide, scoop neckline and falls over shoulders; design at bottom looks like ocean waves.
Circlet (Agal) of black camel hair cord wound around a round padding; double looped type worn by Judea shepherds and laid on the top of the head to hold the head scarf in place; thick rope circlet; menswear.
Detachable Cuff of tightly gathered off-white linen held by all-over tiny stitches in red creating a smocking effect; embroidered in geometric patterned lines in red, orange, yellow, green and black wool creating a heavy raised design; one edge has ruffles trimmed in buttonhole stitch of alternating colors; tiny mother-of-pearl buttons and fabric loop fasteners.
Head Scarf (Gutra) of plain woven white and green cotton with green bands intersecting at each corner; added weave of green plant-like motifs that look like grain or seeds; trimmed at the ends with colorful tassels; worn by men in the mountain regions of Saudi Arabia. Head wraps were worn by Bedouin men to protect them from the elements. They also used the cloth to filter water from wells that were full of sand and dirt.
Obi of pale yellow satin damask with a geometric pattern; obi is embroidered with flowers in orange, greens, and blues silk floss with accents of metallic thread. Student, Chiyono Matsushima, completed this embroidery through 19 credit hours of embroidery class.
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
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.
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.
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.
Apron of white cotton with 1 3/4" waistband with button closures at back; darts above and below waistband; rectangular bib at top with buttonhole tabs for securing the panel; skirt hits below knee.
Belt or Sash of hand-woven red cotton in a ribbed weave with green and yellow edge fully embroidered with traditional motifs of birds, plants, figures, trees, and other motifs in bright colors of pink, blue, orange, yellow, and purple; ties at ends are braided.
Belt or Sash of hand-loom woven twisted red and black cotton twine and pale yellow, red, and white cotton; outer edges are red, pale yellow with black and red figured, raised band at each edge with center of raised red design in geometric shapes and human figures; tassel at end.
Belt or Sash of red twisted cotton or wool, and white, red, pale yellow, and green cotton loom woven with striped cotton edges and center band of raised braided red wool in geometric designs and human figures with tall hair; tassel of threads at one end.
Shawl of fine woven natural wool hand-painted with very detailed all-over patterned bands of prayer-niche architectural designs with plant and cone motifs; stylized designs at each inner corner; main colors of warm reds, mustard yellow, black, blues, and orange; tiny fringed edges; square shape.
Parasol of gold woven silk trimmed at the end with pale yellow silk chiffon that drapes over the edge; chiffon is gathered where it's attached; cane shaped handle of ecru painted wood; large ecru silk bow at end of cane and at top center.
Overlay skirt of black silk taffeta with cord embroidery around hem; embroidered design of swirls blocked in bands and front design of swirl burst with circles at the ends; pointed dipped hem at center-front; small waistband; hook and eye closures at center-back.
Man's scarf of blues and cream patterned silk or rayon with fringe at ends; scarf has a tiny swirl pattern with larger concentric circles that appear in certain light; end of patterned section is finished on each end with three pin stripes on cream ground; fringe of tied threads of navy and cream.
Gloves of white suede jersey with opaque white bead design at wrists; exposed stitch with raw edge; bead design of scale-like waves with beads coming off the design and diminishing in numbers toward the fingers like a splash; slit at wrists; wrist length.
Selendang of gold and dark blue cotton batik on natural beige ground; patterned ground of diagonal lines of diamonds with veins in between; five large peacock motifs, fish motifs and other decorative motifs.
Apron of floral print cotton in shades of pinks, whites, and purples; skirt is pleated into a waistband of self-fabric that ties in back; floral print has a painterly effect.
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.
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
Head Wrap of white cotton twill with woven blue bands and blue laid-in geometric design; designs of diamond with an Ikat effect and what looks like building tops.
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.
Head Scarf of pale pink cotton batiste with block print of a vine plant motif in green, purple and white; square shape with crochet trim with flowers with beaded stamens; might be discharge dye.