a) Halter dress of dark blue cotton with under-sea print with fish in greens, copper, and silver; fitted midriff and gathers below bust; wide, A-line skirt is lower mid-length; center back zip closure. b) Bolero vest of dark blue cotton with under-sea print with fish in greens, copper, and silver; fabric folds over trimming edge. c) Belt of self-print cotton backed on black leather with fabric-covered buckle; length 33", width 1".
Bumper-style hat of black felt with braided cord looped embellishment; brim is trimmed in rhinestones; one in each of the loops; attached black mesh veil; black flat ribbon ties at sides, ties under chin.
Cardigan of cream wool knit embellished with white pearl, dangling sequins; open-front is curved; cropped length; bolero-style; three-quarter length sleeves. Made in Italy.
Beret of metallic gold mesh with orange and yellow velour flowers and green leaves over the entire hat; accents of diamond faceted cabochons; trim of rust velvet band.
Calot of brown felted wool with dipped areas over the ears, each with an applique with a sequin leaf motif trimmed in beads; hat is trimmed in a single line of brown beads.
Textile Panel from a wrap or shawl of natural white, fine net woven pina cloth with two sides embellished with floral vine applique design; edge has a scalloped applique trim.
Textile Fragment from a Panuela of net woven pina cloth with scalloped trim and accents of floral motif embroidery in dark teal and gold metallic threads.
Loin Cloth of hand-woven black, orange, and yellow cotton in a varying striped pattern with yellow pinstripes; laid-in work in human figure and spade-like motifs in black and orange; wound tassels at both ends; added weft bands at both ends in red and yellow yarn with tassels. Igorot Tribe or Ifugao.
Loin Cloth "Bahag" of hand-woven white cotton with 6" band at each end in blue and red stripes with an overlapping white diamond diaper pattern; bands are trimmed in a simple red and white yarn embroidery. From record: Sagada Tribe.
Blouse of green taffeta damask with a tiny square, dot-like pattern; round neckline; long tapered sleeves; open-front; panelled, tailored construction; skirted below waistline with gathered pleats at sides of skirted portion. From record: Moro Tribe. Dansalan.
Blouse of green crepe is square cut with square neckline with V-slit below; four stitched pleats at bust below yoke seam; large flared sleeves; hits at waist; small stitched closure below bust. From record: Moro Tribe. Dansalan.
Textile Panel worn as a skirt of black cotton with laid-in crosswise stripes in yellow and green alternating with purple and white; bands create a check pattern; laid-in white pinstripes at one end; white selvedge edges; two sections are sewn together. Record says this is a "Patadyong".
Textile Panel worn as a skirt of hand-woven cotton in varying striped pattern in natural white and clay orange with striped bands of yellow and green; two strips are joined at the center. Record says this is a "Patadyong".
Textile Panel worn as a skirt of navy blue and medium blue broad stripes with green and yellow narrow stripes; two sections of hand-woven cotton are sewn together at the center. Record says this is a "Patadyong". More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patadyong
Textile Panel for a skirt of black, orange, white, and yellow hand-woven, striped cotton; woven in three sections and sewn together with a decorative yarn band in red and black zig-zag; two ends have a yard sewn edge; pinstripes at center with broader bands at edges. Record says this is from the Ifugao Tribe.
Malong of hand-woven fuchsia and green silk, ramie in a plaid pattern; textile panel is sewn in a tubular shape. Record says, Dansalan. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marawi
Malong of a tube shape textile of hand-woven silk ramie in varying stripes in green, fuchsia, yellow, black, and white interspersed with stripes of ikat weave. Record says, Dansalan. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marawi
"Malong" of deep red satin with embroidered bands of scrolling flowers alternating with bands of butterfly motifs in bold, bright colors of orange, green, blue, white, purple, pink, and pale yellow; textile is sewn in a tubular shape. Record says this is a shawl. It is worn similar to a sarong, wrapped around the body and tied above one shoulder.
Moro Tribe - Moro princess garment.
Blouse of purple satin with round neckline and plunging slit down front; two rows of intricate gold buttons with reflective disc in center; most buttons are for accent; five button closure at mid-torso; top is slightly skirted below waist; long tapered sleeves with five button closures; shaped panels release at sides; cotton trim backed. Moro Tribe.
Wrap of square shape Pina cloth or Abaca fiber net woven with floral embroidery in pastel shades on one corner. Traditional Baro't Saya dress. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Clara_gown
a) Placemat and b) Napkin set of hand-woven natural white cotton with horizontal black and yellow stripes and vertical black pin-stripes; geometric star shapes are hand-brocaded in a band at the ends; ends are fringed. Placemat is rectangular and napkin in square shaped.
Blouse "Camisa" of Pina fiber net with hand-stitched floral embroidery in pastel colors; open-front with voluminous short sleeves and a cropped length; part of the traditional dress called, Terno and Baro't Saya; tiny size for a doll. Traditional Maria Clara gown.
Jacket/ Top of yarn-dyed, hand-woven cotton in vertical varying stripes in red, yellow, black, green, blue, and white with some exposed stitched stripes; front has added weft diamond patterns; band collar; three-quarter, kimono style sleeves with slight flare at end; open-front with no closures; horizontal striped trim. Part of an Igorot woman's costume.
Man's sarong of yarn-dyed, hand-woven cotton in narrow widths stitched together; main colors of olive green, fuchsia, yellow, black, white, orange, red and blue; various stripe widths alternate with ikat figured bands. Igorot tribe - or Ifugao - this is a finer cotton than usual. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igorot_people
Textile Panel of hand-woven, yarn-dyed cotton in natural white, red, yellow, green, and black; center panel is white with stripes and added weft zig-zag bands; stripes and figured bands block the center; small added tassels are woven into each end. Igorot tribe; this textile fabric is made to be worn as a skirt - record says it is too small for a skirt so it may have been made deliberately to sell to tourists.
Death Blanket of yarn dyed, hand-woven coarse cotton loosely woven in narrow stripes and sewn together; the center section has four white panels edged in blue stripes and finished at the ends with 9" bands of horizontal red and green stripes; outer stripes of red and yellow; an outer band trims the ends with a braided tassel finish; small red and yellow tassels at top and bottom. Igorot tribe. Ifugao. Death Blankets were used to wrap a corpse. They sometimes had woven motifs of human figures, snakes, and/or lizards.
Loin Cloth of hand-woven natural white cotton with added weft figured bands at center and ends in red, yellow, and black; fringe at both ends of twisted cords attached to dark orange, yellow, and black tassels. From the Igorot Tribe.
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.
Dress of pink satin and floral lace; bodice of pink satin is gathered into a side seam; soft V-neckline with spaghetti straps with puffed lace sleeves over satin that fall off the shoulder; long full skirt of satin with lace overlay with dipped hem in back; slight A-line; center-back zip closure.
Blouse of ivory silk with standing band collar with open-work, floral vine embroidery; upper bodice features open-work floral, vine embroidery; short sleeves have open-work embroidery and are finished in scalloped trim; bust darts; Chinese knot and loop closures at center-front.
Purse of hand painted metal mesh with Art Deco design in blue and dark orange on cream colored ground; silver metal frame with embossed floral, filigree design; silver metal chain handle.
Skirt Suit of ivory woven celanese (acetate rayon): a) Jacket has rounded collar, long sleeves, and two slit pockets with lapels; button front closure with self-covered buttons; vertical darts shape at the waist; hits at lower hip; shoulder pads; unlined. b) Skirt has darts at front and back; four panel construction; waistband with button tab closure and side zipper; lower mid-length; unlined.
Man's Kimono coat of navy blue silk damask with medallions with Chinese symbols within; trimmed along all the edges with a band of embroidered ecru silk with colorful embroidered motifs including floral, bat, and bird; sleeve ends have a band with silk and metallic thread embroidery with pictoral scenes. From record: The style and color indicate that this was worn by a male scholar of lower status than officials, as scholars were not as wealthy as officials.
a) Wedding Dress of an ivory taffeta strapless bodice with a floral lace overlay with scoop neckline and long tapered sleeves finished with three snaps; scoop neckline is accented with rhinestones; A-line skirt has tiered net trimmed in floral lace over a full-length taffeta skirt; pointed waistline has a lace skirt that is open at the front and falls to lower mid-length in the back; zip-back closure. b) Veil of ivory tulle trimmed in floral lace is attached to a headpiece accented with rhinestones and pearls.
Cardigan sweater coat of ivory heavy-weight knit with softly squared back collar; trimmed throughout in a finer knit band; long sleeves are turned up and sewn in place; open-front; below hip length.
Cardigan of rich chocolate brown French Angora and Lambswool with rounded collar and long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; hits just below waist with ribbed hem; five copper colored pearlized buttons; very soft, fuzzy textured sweater.
Skirt Suit of brown and white twill weave wool: a) Jacket of self-wool with notched collar with V-notched tips; button front closure with four self-covered buttons ends in a step with opening at bottom; darts shape a skirted hem with several vertical seams shaping the back; princess seams; two on-seam diagonal pockets at hips with five stitched pin pleats with bright brown embroidered arrows at ends; jacket is lined in cocoa beige silk damask with a pattern of trolley car motifs. b) Straight Skirt of self-wool with darts at front and back; side zip and button closure on waistband; lower mid-length; unlined.
Skirt Suit of grey wool tweed with dark orange and blue yarn accents: a) Jacket has rounded collar cut-in-one with lapel; Pocket lapels with button accent at bust; bust darts; princess seams; shaped at waist with skirt below; back of jacket is gathered into a waistband at back with darts below for shaping; long sleeves can be turned up to create a flared cuff; three darts at elbow; three button closure at center-front; lined in cocoa beige satin. b) Straight Skirt of self-wool tweed with front and back darts; side zip closure with dark mother-of-pearl button closure on waistband; below knee length; unlined.
Skirt Suit of woven black and white windowpane check: a) Top is sleeveless with large square collar; darts at bust; button front closure with large cupped black buttons; lined in black synthetic. b) Straight Skirt of self-fabric with darts at front and back; below-knee length
a) Jacket/ Coat of black and white check woven nubby wool knit with black velvet notched collar and black velvet trim on long sleeves and patch pockets; French darts; button front closure; accent buttons on patch pockets; below hip length. b) Straight Skirt of self-wool with darts at front and back; below knee length; side button and zip closure.
Cardigan of ivory knit in a blend of mohair, wool, and nylon; long, round collar is embellished with a band of floral applique accented with rhinestones; long sleeves; mother-of-pearl button front closure; hip-length. Label: 60% Mohair 30% Pure Wool 10% Nylon/ Hand Made in Italy/ 40
a) Dress of woven black silk, viscose with silver and gold metallic thread brocade in a raised floral vine pattern; round neckline; sleeveless; French darts and princess seams; knee-length. b) Belt of self-brocade backed on black leather with a bow at front; concealed snap closures.
a) Coat of black and metallic gold flat threads brocaded in an all-over pattern of floral motifs set in diagonal squares; large notched collar with soft rounded edges; long sleeves; horizontal lapels at bust; slit pockets on seam; self-covered buttons; lined in heavy-weight black satin. b) Tie Belt of self-fabric. c) Button covered in self-fabric.
Dress of off-white chiffon over ivory faille; bodice is entirely gathered from side to side and from a channel from the left front with ties below; strapless bodice is fitted through the torso; attached sashes at back side; A-line skirt is gathered along the waistline and has an underskirt of faille and an attached tulle petticoat; below knee length.
Tea Cloth of very fine abaca fiber with a woven design in mirror image of a palm tree, an architectural dwelling, plants, and an animal (cow) in yellow silk or rayon floss; edges have a stitched scalloped trim.
Tea Cloth of very fine woven sheer abaca cloth with a mirror image on each end of trees and an architectural dwelling in a rose gold color silk; edges have a stitched scalloped trim.
Sandals of braided and woven abaca fiber; flat soles are braided on the bottom with long pieces on top; slip-on style with open-toe; upper is open-weave in dark peach with V-stripes in natural color with braided trim.
Skirt of green ombre synthetic silk with long curved hem train; fitted through the hips with a slight A-line finish; hem and train are backed with grey-blue cotton; drawstring channel at waistline. Record says there is a "Bolero and Fichu". Not in C-3.
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.
Camisa blouse of wine red sinamy, an open-weave fabric made from abaca fiber (manila hemp), very stiff and crisp; very large full sleeves; open-front; accented with machine embroidery of a fern-like plant motif with sequin accents in red, silver, and white; hem is scalloped with red and white stitching.
Skirt "saya" of cerise rayon satin cut circular in floor length with two large fern-like motifs accented with silver and red sequins on back side and front side.
Handbag of wood and bamboo shaped like a half-oval box with flat bottom; sides and top trim are covered with an embossed brass tin with a floral geometric pattern; the box opens at the top and has a metal hook closure that latches; the handles are wrapped in bamboo; an attached ribbon within prevents the bag from opening all the way.
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
Handbag created from a gourd with hand carved geometric and textural designs; flat back; leather trim and leather strap; snap closure at top; lined in black and fuchsia cotton with a vibrant floral print. This is a traditional art that women of Tobago use as a source of income.
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.
Blouse of red sateen embroidered with a silver tinsel cord over a cotton stuffing to give it a raised surface; biomorphic shapes are arranged in a diamond shape with ovals in between; wide neckline; short sleeves are finished with a cuff band of yellow sateen with silver tinsel embroidery; top is lined in red cotton and has a red cotton panel at hem of 5 3/4" length; hand-made.
Pants "Salwar" of yellow sateen with wide cuffs at hem of dark yellow and red sateen embellished with raised metallic cord tinsel embroidery in lively plant-like shapes; very wide pant with drawstring closure at waistline; dropped crotch; tapered to hem.
Satchel of magenta silk with vertical stripes in green, fuchsia, yellow, and white; laid-in work at top; bag is constructed with only two panels of fabric; sides and strap are one with the second panel folded at the bottom to create the center; panels are hand-stitched together with pale green thread; side/ strap panels are fringed at the bottom.
Satchel of indigo woven silk with hand-brocaded 8-pointed stars, floral motifs, and zig-zag geometric band along the top in white, yellow, and pink silk floss; bag is constructed with only two panels of fabric; sides and strap are one with the second panel folded at the bottom to create the center; side/ strap panels are fringed at the bottom.
Satchel of black woven cotton with horizontal figured bands in white, green, rust, and yellow rayon floss; bag is constructed with only two panels of fabric; sides and strap are one with the second panel folded at the bottom to create the center; side/ strap panels are fringed at the bottom.
Wall Hanging of natural white woven cotton with bands of laid-in work in multi-colored yarns; horizontal bands of geometric figures of males and females alternate with bands of birds separated by linear dashes; main colors of red, navy, turquoise, orange, and green.
Textile Panel of plain woven deep blue cotton with 10" border of plain woven stripes of teal and burgundy; alternating bands of laid-in or added weft designs of fish and floral motifs, and floral geometric and figured bands in white, red, and orange; ends are naturally fringed.
Textile Panel of plain woven deep blue cotton with 10" border of plain woven stripes of teal and burgundy; alternating bands of laid-in or added weft designs of fish and floral motifs, and floral geometric and figured bands in white, yellow, and orange; ends are naturally fringed.
Textile Panel of plain woven deep red cotton with 10 1/2" border of plain woven stripes of teal and dark red; dark red has an ikat effect; alternating bands of laid-in or added weft designs of fish and floral motifs, and floral geometric and figured bands in white, yellow, and orange; ends are naturally fringed.
Textile Panel of plain woven deep red cotton with 10" border of plain woven stripes of teal and dark red; dark red has an ikat effect; alternating bands of laid-in or added weft designs of fish and floral motifs, and floral geometric and figured bands in white, yellow, and orange; ends are naturally fringed.
Textile Panel from a wedding dress of pink and ivory silk in a repeat pattern of alternating bands of S-curve wave motifs with floral motifs in shades of pink, cream, and accents of chartreuse; borders at each end of intersecting bands in pinks and creams with one end having two pinstripes of woven metallic thread; ends are naturally fringed.
"Panung" Skirt of red woven ribbed silk taffeta with side borders of green and violet; the center is covered with an all-over gold diaper pattern and is surrounded by various borders throughout the entire textile; borders are filled with metallic gold brocade in conventionalized floral, vine, and shrub designs that alternate between thinner bands of geometric patterns. The textile is wrapped around the body with excess fabric folded into pleats at front and held in place with a belt. This panung would have been worn by royalty.
Sheath Dress of white cotton with print of yellow, blue, brown, and green ovals with smaller black ovals within; scoop neckline; sleeveless; bust darts; waist darts; side slits; knee-length; side-zip closure.
Sari of purple cotton with red border and all-over Bandhani tie-dye; main body is purple with white, orange and yellow dots; red border has white, yellow and green dots; Bandhani tie-dye dots are arranged in circular, diamond and zig-zag patterns; edge of fabric is unfinished.
Blouse of bright teal silk with soft-V neckline and short sleeves; cropped length; four bust darts; waist darts; concealed hook and eyes at center front.
Sari of bright blue silk with olive green border finished with net knotted weave and olive green tassels on one end and open-weave border and unfinished fringe at other end.
Ensemble of olive silk taffeta: a) Tunic "Kurta" of olive taffeta with metallic silver embroidery in floral and vine designs with olive silk satin stitch fill; scoop neckline and three-quarter length sleeves; side slits at hem; lined in white cotton; hook and eye closures at sides. b) Pants "Salwar" of olive taffeta with drawstring waistband; fabric is tightly pleated into front yoke of pants; full-length, tapered leg with stitched cuff at hem in a decorative design.
a) Tunic "Kurta" of black, grey, and purple cotton with accents of turquoise in an intricate geometric repeat pattern; square neckline; sleeveless; bust darts; waist darts; knee-length; hook and eye side closures. b) Pants "Salwar" of black cotton with wide waistband with tight gathers below front yoke; full-length leg is tapered with stitched cuffs in a wavy pattern; left side hook and eye and tie closure. Record says the dress comes with pants and scarf.
Pants of white cotton with 8" waistband with fabric tightly gathered below front; full-length with 3" cuffs with machine stitched geometric design and snap closures.
Towel "Gamosa" of white woven cotton with trim of red stripes on each side that intersect at the corners; one end has a 10 1/2" x 19" border of hand-brocaded pattern in red silk floss of star flowers encircling a geometric shape. Village women weave these towels in their spare time. Each household has its own loom. The towels are given as gifts to dignitaries.
a) Vest Coat "Chuba" of bright olive heavy-weight linen with light blue cotton at neckline and sleeve opening. b) Top of synthetic light blue silk with star-flower print in blues and red with olive green leaves; large, long, square draped collar; and very long sleeves. c) Apron of blue print cotton of small white flowers with leaves outlined in navy; backed on striped wool in purple, blue, chartreuse, and lemon yellow; ties of black floral brocaded ribbon.
Towel "Gamosa" of white and red woven cotton with 13" x 20 3/4" band of hand-brocaded pattern of peacocks and sombreros, pineapple and floral motifs in red silk floss; main body is white with intersecting red bands. Village women weave these towels in their spare time. The towels are given as gifts to dignitaries. Each home has a loom.
Textile Panel of sheer, delicate leno weave silk with a pictoral design in a needle point; multi-colored silks with 3 framed designs with other designs in between; flowers, various insects (cricket, dragonfly, praying mantis, beetle, and butterfly), branches, trees, potted flowers; pale aqua edge on one side; unique design; looks like a sleeve band.
Man's Lounge-wear, Pajama set of white cotton: a) Tunic "Kurta" of white cotton with round neckline and Henley-style button placket; very long sleeves; side pockets; knee-length. b) Pants of white cotton; very wide leg; drawstring waist; free-size.
Embroidered Applique of a dragon in rust, browns, dark reds, and olive green silk in a knot stitch outlined in couched gold metallic threads; dragon is a unique configuration; embroidered on paper.
Embroidered Applique of natural dyed silks in ecru, reds, pinks, greens, and blues of a branch of flowers, fruits, and leaves with a bird perched on the branch; the branch is of couched metallic thread; the silk embroidery is mainly in a satin stitch with shading; appliqued on paper.
Garment Bag of brown cotton with print of vertical bands of a floral, phoenix, and Pegasus repeat design; triangular shape at top with a slit opening trimmed in a brown band. Medieval designs.
Textile Panel of indigo and white cotton organdy; ends have a white band and one end has a striped band of blue, white, and dark blue stripes; worn as a sarong and skirt.
Textile Panel that would be made into a pant leg of hand-woven black cotton with cross-stitch, grid stitch, and weave stitch embroidery in white, red, yellow, orange, green, and blue; solid embroidered bands of varying designs. More information: https://oac.cdlib.org/view?docId=hb458005gp&chunk.id=ch03&brand=oac4&doc.view=entire_text
Table Runner of hand-woven deep red raw silk with woven bands that intersect creating a plaid design at outer ends of center; center horizontal bands with weave stitch embroidery in various geometric designs of zig-zag and diamonds and tic-tac-toe; ends have added embroidery; warp fringe.
Jacket of red silk with all-over satin stitch embroidery of flowers, vines, birds, and exotic flowers and birds in mostly white with accents green, blue, yellow, and purple; V-neckline is heavily embroidered; neckline has a trim of blue and yellow cotton pipe and a scalloped edge of red embroidered silk; button-front closure with fabric covered buttons with an X over the top of colored silks; long sleeves are lined at the wrists with ecru silk satin; hem of jacket is scalloped; peplum at back; fitted with princess seams.