1970's Purple Sari from Pakistan
Purple sari with woven crepe back satin purple choli and woven purple petticoat. Sari has purple yellow and red dye motif with gold thread couched on.
HCT.1981.12.1abc
c.1970-1975
1990's Ensemble from Malaysia
Rayon printed tunic and skirt (Baju Kurung) in orange, maroon, green, yellow, black.
A. Tunic
Long-sleeve knee-length tunic has center-front neckline opening. There is no collar, and the opening closes with a pin.
B. Ankle length skirt has a stitched inverted pleat that releases left of center front at the knee.
Tudung (headscarf) is made of off-white rayon, folded into triangle, edged with gold and blue glass beads and pearls.
HCT.1991.11.1 & HCT.1997.11.2ab
c.1996
1990's Red Sari from India
Red sari with a gold border on one end; decorative gold selvages; all-over, multicolor, abstract, printed pattern. Sari is shown with black cotton choli and petticoat.
HCT.1996.20.1
c.1995-2000
2000's Ensemble from Indonesia
Ensemble of Kebaya and Skirt
Kebaya; white cotton long shirt with yellow embroidered vines and flowers. Straight sleeves, center front snap closure, no edge hemmed they are all scalloped and embroidered.
Long wrap skirt with waistband; gold and browns print pattern of diamonds down front with leaves and birds on sides and back. Made to look like a sarong or Indonesian kain.
HCT.2005.3.1 & HCT.2005.3.2
c.2004
Chiapas, Mexico Woman's Ensemble
Off white satin blouse (huipil) and long skirt with polychrome floral embroidery on net around neckline and in tiers on skirt.
HCT.1987.241.3ab
1955-1975
Chinese Woman's Ensemble
Jacket is a medium blue silk brocade, 37 " in length, 37" inches from sleeve edge to sleeve edge with a 2" embroidered mandarin collar, trimmed in 1/2" black satin bands framed with gold soutache. Jacket yolk, front and bottom edges, and 8 " side slits are trimmed with 4 !/4"cream band embellished with blue, and gold embroidery in floral design and banded in 1/2" black satin bands framed in gold soutache.
Collar and yolk are fastened with three 3/8" gold ball buttons and black braid loops. Jacket front fastens on proper left side with two 3/8" gold ball buttons and black braid loops. Sleeves are banded with 3" gold satin bands. Front sleeve band is embroidered in front with a single flower motif in blue; back sleeve band is heavily embroidered with a blue, cream, gold and black floral design. Interior is fully lined in pale blue silk.
Skirt is peach, black, green brocaded silk; gold and multiple shades of blue embroidery in pique and satin stitches, forms roses and bats in main panel, with other floral motifs in black banding and in between pleats.
HCT.1989.474.103-104
1900-1940
Ethiopian Woman's Ensemble
White Ethiopian woman's dress with green / black woven band at hem. Silk lining under cotton gauze skirt; Dress bodice is cotton; Long metal zipper up back.
HCT.1973.1.1ab
1973
Guatemalan Woman's Ensemble
Embroidered huipil (blouse), multi-colored bird and floral design. Hand woven fabric and hand embroidered. Black and white plaid woven skirt with woven purple stripe. Guatemalan belt red woven with blue, green, white, yellow, and purple embroidery.
HCT.1996.40.1-3
1910
Hmong (Blue) or Miao Woman's ensemble
Black satin jacket has applique and cross stitch embroidery. Pleated hemp skirt has intricate cross stitch, applique and pleating detail.
HCT.2003.8.5ab
1995
Huichol Man's Ensemble
Huichol man's ensemble. a.) Unbleached calico rectangular open-sided shirt; red bounded v-neckline; attached open-underarm sleeves with red bounded and cross-stitch embroidered cuffs; decorated in red, blue, orange,green, and magenta embroidered animal, bird, flower, and geometrical motifs. b.) Unbleached calico wide and straight-cut pants; decorated with red, blue, orange, green, and magenta embroidered animal, bird, flower, and geometrical motifs. c.) Unbleached calico square with 2 attached red flannel navy bounded strips; decorated with red, blue,orange, green, and magenta embroidered animal, bird, flower, and geometrical motifs. d.) 9 unbleached calico squares stitched together at the top corners and tied with red cotton yarn; decorated with red and blue embroidery in geometrical motifs and red/blue yarn pompoms tassels. e.) Unbleached calico square shape, open top, 2 piece tied white/blue woven shoulder strap; decorated with red geometrical embroidered motifs and red/green cotton yarn pompom tassels.
HCT.1988.318.181a-e
1900-1985