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.