Absolutely breathtaking 19th century, silk couture Japanese kimono robe! Features the finest of gold silk, with a beautiful colorful flowers embroidered throughout. ... read more
baby carry, South-West China
Old and very nice baby-carry which was in use in former times.
This beautiful hand embroidered baby-carry was made of ... read more
a very special child's vest from the Kohistan area of Pakistan. It is finely embroidered and extravagantly decorated with beads, buttons, and ... read more
An excellent Central Asian antique silk embroidered women's short jacket dating to approximately late 19th century early 1900s. This beautiful piece was ... read more
"Hunderd-bird" Coat of Miao minority, Rongshui style. Quizhou, south China
Collarless jacket with sleeves and a"skirt" of twelf free-hanging panels. The jacket is ... read more
Young woman's ceremonial jacket, Kauer people, Western Highlands, South Sumatra. 55" (139.7 cm) wide by 11.5" (29.3 cm) high. Cotton, nassa shells, ... read more
Colotenango Huipill, from Western Highlands Guatemala, Huehuetenango state. - collected 1972 - vintage circa 1940 Germantown red thread Soumak warp wrap ... read more
Ceremonial - Cofradia - Huipil from San Pedro Sanatepequez -San Marcos in Western Highlands of Guatemala.
Possible murex dyed purple - gold ... read more
Woman’s Tunic (Chola or Gajj),From Thano Bula Khan , Sindh Region Of Pakistan. India. This were traditionally used mainly by Burfati Group ... read more
Ghaghra (Skirt) From Rajasthan, India. Made of Silver Tinsel on Yellow Malmal Cloth.This were traditionally used mainly by Rajput family of Rajasthan.Its ... read more
Pleated skirt,
Miao people, China.
Cotton, silk.
Mid-20th century.
18" long by 38.5" wide at waistband.
Skirt is open at the side, with the pleats joined to ... read more
Vintage Woolen Ghaghra (Skirt) From Shekhawati District Of Rajasthan India.Worn by Vishnoi Family Women in India.The bottom hem which has been embroidered ... read more
Lecture: "1001 Embroidered Tales: Stories of Arab Embroidery" with Dr. Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood, Director, Textile Research Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands. ... read more
a wonderful farmer's jacket in perfect condition. Especially desirable due to its beautiful collar. This jacket from Aomori was worn by a ... read more
Yellow melon beads,
China or Venice.
Wound glass,
Late 19th century,
26" (66 cm) long as strung, 29 beads.
These beads are found in Irian Jaya and ... read more
