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.