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Mid 20th Century Cotton Karen Burmese Sarong From Pa-an, Karen State

Small holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Pa-an, Karen State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.9 x 36.6 in.
104 x 93 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #pa-an, karen state #karen #warp stripe #plain weave

1980 Silk Karen Burmese Sarong From Pa-an, Karen State

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Pa-an, Karen State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

73.2 x 44.1 in.
186 x 112 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #pa-an, karen state #karen #warp stripe #plain weave

20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Amarapura style from mon’- features the ”Jay“ pattern meaning hook or link; yellow warp, pink weft.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

74.0 x 44.1 in.
188 x 112 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #plain weave

1980 Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Few loose threads; marked #9

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

72.8 x 42.5 in.
185 x 108 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Black warp, purple weft, has ”Gangaw’ signature band; features the Jay pattern meaning hook or link.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.9 x 29.9 in.
114 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Yaw Burmese Sarong From Gangaw

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Gangaw
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.2 x 33.1 in.
102 x 84 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #gangaw #yaw #supplementary warp #plain weave

Burmese Shuttle

Country of Origin: Myanmar

9.8 x 8.7 in.
25 x 22 cm.

#myanmar #shuttle

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

’Amarapura style from mon’- features the ”Jay“ pattern meaning hook or link.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.6 x 29.1 in.
103 x 74 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary warp #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Supplementary warp threads are worn out in some places; some small stains and fading.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

43.3 x 31.9 in.
110 x 81 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary warp #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Dobby weave executes the Bangkok pattern where in two different color threads are plied - known as silk twist; slight fading.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.9 x 29.9 in.
104 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; some dark stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

38.2 x 30.7 in.
97 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colors, including white; light rust staining and a pen mark.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.9 x 34.3 in.
104 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

43.3 x 29.5 in.
110 x 75 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Mon Burmese Sarong From Tavoy Division

”dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours, including white; if executed in silk, called ”po;” fabric fading.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Tavoy Division
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.5 x 35.8 in.
108 x 91 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #tavoy division #mon #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Silk Mon Burmese Sarong From Tavoy Division

Striking ”kyutayan design“ - kyutan style that refers to the reed walls found throughout Myanmar.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Tavoy Division
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

42.9 x 38.6 in.
109 x 98 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #tavoy division #mon #jacquard

20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Plaid; one small stain; some soiling.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

43.3 x 31.9 in.
110 x 81 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

20th Century Cotton Karen Burmese Sarong From Pa-an, Karen State

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Pa-an, Karen State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.1 x 32.3 in.
107 x 82 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #pa-an, karen state #karen #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Fragment From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good ; Some splits in fabric

40.2 x 29.9 in.
102 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #fragment #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Slight fading

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.9 x 31.1 in.
104 x 79 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

1930 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colors, including white; all handspun silk; may be from other area; light soiling.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.5 x 32.7 in.
108 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #1930 #sarong #intha #dobby

Mid 20th Century Cotton Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

’Bangkok style’-- ikat-like where in two colored threads are twisted; ’singular piece, perhaps made in another area’; one small stain.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.2 x 32.7 in.
102 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Faint stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.1 x 31.5 in.
107 x 80 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary warp #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.6 x 31.9 in.
103 x 81 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #jacquard

Early 20th Century Cotton Moroccan Pillow Cover From Fez

Characteristics of Fez embroidery are counted thread and being reversible; the back is discolored.

Country of Origin: Morocco
Locale of Origin: Fez
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Fair

21.7 x 18.1 in.
55 x 46 cm.

#morocco #early 20th century #pillow cover #fez #embroidery #plain weave

Early 20th Century Cotton Rabari Indian Wall Hanging From Kutch, Gujarat

Notice the chain and herringbone stitches used in this type of embroidery.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Kutch, Gujarat
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Mirrors
Condition: Excellent

20.1 x 20.1 in.
51 x 51 cm.

#india #early 20th century #wall hanging #kutch, gujarat #rabari #embroidery #plain weave

Cotton Burmese

Good condition; some white discoloration on non-embellished end; non embellished end is folded over and tacked down; selvages present on left/right edges

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Counted thread polychrome wool embroidery; applied fringe with beads and pom poms
Condition: Good

72.8 x 9.4 in.
185 x 24 cm.

#myanmar #embroidery #warp faced

Mid 20th Century Cotton Karen Burmese Bag From Pa-an, Karen State

Notice the signature on the handle and central panel; unusual motifs;

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Pa-an, Karen State
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Condition: Excellent

13.0 x 13.4 in.
33 x 34 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #bag #pa-an, karen state #karen #supplementary weft #warp faced

1970 Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

A well-esteemed piece in Myanmar; constructed in two panels.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

41.7 x 29.1 in.
106 x 74 cm.

#myanmar #1970 #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Late 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

More expensive than other pieces of similar style because of its heavier weight and more difficult alteration of two colors in the weft floats; features the ”Jay“ pattern meaning hook or link.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

39.8 x 33.1 in.
101 x 84 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Late 20th Century Synthetic Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Unusual piece; combines the kyutayan (reed wall) pattern with an imitation woven Jay (hook) band pattern; slight fading below the band.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Printed
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

43.7 x 30.7 in.
111 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #printed #dobby

20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

For special wear, perhaps marriage; some stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

40.9 x 28.7 in.
104 x 73 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft

Cotton Yaw Burmese Sarong From Gangaw

’Jay Tay Ya’ bird motifs; factory label confirms from Gangaw; black warp, purple weft.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Gangaw
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

70.9 x 40.9 in.
180 x 104 cm.

#myanmar #sarong #gangaw #yaw #supplementary weft #plain weave

1980 Cotton Kachin Burmese Sarong From Myitkyina, Kachin State

Ground shaded by changin warp color, w/ warp metallics thru midsection; ’Kachin’ style - colorful band of pure geometric motifs executed with a supplementary weft in cotton; one heavy band runs across the length with smaller scattered motifs

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Myitkyina, Kachin State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

68.9 x 34.3 in.
175 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #kachin #warp stripe #plain weave

20th Century Silk Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions; slight discoloration.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

43.7 x 33.5 in.
111 x 85 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #warp stripe #dobby

20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plied, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions; plaid; the damaged areas show the twisted thread technique clearly. Spacing of warp lines is more uniform than weft lines; stained along the creases.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.9 x 35.8 in.
109 x 91 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

1960 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Entire surface of the cloth speckled with white paint, and three large bouquets of flowers painted on by hand-- in vogue in mid 1960s Rangoon; Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Painted
Embellishment: Painting
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.9 x 30.3 in.
114 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #1960 #sarong #intha #painted #dobby

20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions; fading along crease and small tears in fabric; small water stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

43.7 x 29.9 in.
111 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions; fading on front.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.1 x 33.1 in.
107 x 84 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

41.7 x 34.3 in.
106 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

1940 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style (two yarn twisted silk) that resembles shimmer ikat; liquid stain on front.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.0 x 33.9 in.
99 x 86 cm.

#myanmar #1940 #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

20th Century Cotton Burmese Sarong From Imma

Slight variations in weft spacing; ’kyutan’ style that refers to the reed walls found throughout Myanmar; some stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Imma
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.1 x 35.4 in.
107 x 90 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #imma #jacquard

1980 Cotton Bamar Burmese Fragment From Central Myanmar, Meiktila

Four color plaid; one end finishes in the warp end.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Central Myanmar, Meiktila
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

35.0 x 41.7 in.
89 x 106 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #fragment #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

1980 Cotton Burmese Sarong From Meiktila

Loosely woven; hand spun cotton.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Meiktila
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

65.4 x 39.0 in.
166 x 99 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #meiktila #plain weave

1980 Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Central Myanmar, Meiktila

Combines the look of a Kachin design band (sup. Weft) spanning the width of the cloth w/ scattered bits of design created in sections of weft ikat.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Central Myanmar, Meiktila
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

66.1 x 40.9 in.
168 x 104 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Heavy warp and weft plaid.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.1 x 36.2 in.
112 x 92 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #warp stripe #plain weave

1970 Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Central Myanmar, Near Meiktila

A supplementary white warp is used on a blue tabby ground to produce a very fine design of delicate geometric bands which encircle the wearer; small stains on lower half of sarong.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Central Myanmar, near Meiktila
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.1 x 29.1 in.
112 x 74 cm.

#myanmar #1970 #sarong #bamar #supplementary warp #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Constructed in two panels.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.1 x 34.3 in.
112 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Small stain and marking on panel.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

48.0 x 31.5 in.
122 x 80 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary warp #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Festival longyi; some small rust stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

43.3 x 35.0 in.
110 x 89 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Plaid; some fading along crease line and faint stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

43.7 x 34.6 in.
111 x 88 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

1940 Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Employs Bangkok pattern of twisted red/blue wefts; sits between a line of purple/white tabby; faded with small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

44.5 x 35.8 in.
113 x 91 cm.

#myanmar #1940 #sarong #mandalay #bamar #weft stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Unusual pattern achieved w. cinnamon and beige threads; ”dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours; if executed in silk, called ”po;” large stain.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

41.7 x 34.3 in.
106 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #dobby

Early 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Rare and valuable piece of weaving; tear at the bottom.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.8 x 30.7 in.
101 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #early 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Fleur de lis-type motif; ink markings below band.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.1 x 32.3 in.
112 x 82 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Late 20th Century Synthetic Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Features 7 bands of Jay pattern meaning hook or link.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

42.1 x 29.5 in.
107 x 75 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

This garment uses the most favored colors for ceremonial (festival) longyis; 6 bands of Jay pattern meaning hook or link; one small ink stain.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

38.6 x 27.6 in.
98 x 70 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Floss is woven in on back of cloth; features 6 bands of ”Jay“ pattern meaning hook or link.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

39.4 x 28.3 in.
100 x 72 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Burmese Sarong From Mingalar Taung, Ngunt Township, Yangon

Kyutayan (woven wall) pattern; small patched holes in the center.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mingalar Taung, Ngunt Township, Yangon
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.1 x 30.7 in.
112 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Cotton Burmese Sarong From Imma

Kyutayan (woven wall) style; strong piece to highlight technique.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Imma
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

38.2 x 31.5 in.
97 x 80 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #imma #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Cotton Burmese Sarong From Imma

Kyutayan (woven wall) style.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Imma
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

67.3 x 42.1 in.
171 x 107 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #imma #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Shimmer on the pink v. good for festival use; this piece features the ”Jay“ pattern meaning hook or link;.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

38.2 x 28.7 in.
97 x 73 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Fading through out fabric.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

40.2 x 28.7 in.
102 x 73 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Cotton Kachin Burmese Sarong From Myitkyina, Kachin State

Black warp, brown weft, eight colors plus metallic; neat and clear execution; ’Kachin’ style - colorful bands of pure geometric motifs executed with a supplementary weft in cotton; one heavy band runs across the length with smaller scattered bands; geometrics inspired by totem poles.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Myitkyina, Kachin State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.1 x 32.7 in.
112 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #sarong #kachin #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

’Kachin’ style - colorful bands of pure geometric motifs executed with a supplementary weft in cotton; one heavy band runs across the length with smaller scattered bands; geometrics inspired by totem poles.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.2 x 30.3 in.
102 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Kachin Burmese Sarong From Myitkyina, Kachin State

’Kachin’ style - colorful bands of pure geometric motifs executed with a supplementary weft in cotton; one heavy band runs across the length with smaller scattered bands; geometrics inspired by totem poles; slight fading.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Myitkyina, Kachin State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.9 x 34.3 in.
109 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #kachin #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Kachin Burmese Sarong From Myitkyina, Kachin State

’Kachin’ style - colorful bands of pure geometric motifs executed with a supplementary weft in cotton; one heavy band runs across the length with smaller scattered bands; geometrics inspired by totem poles; very slight fading.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Myitkyina, Kachin State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.6 x 30.3 in.
103 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #kachin #supplementary weft #plain weave

1980 Cotton Karen Burmese Sarong From Pa-an, Karen State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; Notice writing in supplementary weft section.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Pa-an, Karen State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

68.9 x 41.7 in.
175 x 106 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #pa-an, karen state #karen #weft ikat #twill

1980 Cotton Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Ikat not precisely aligned; Notice writing in supplementary weft section; ”Inle style“ - weft ikat.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

69.7 x 40.6 in.
177 x 103 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1980 Cotton Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; Notice writing in supplementary weft section.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

70.5 x 40.6 in.
179 x 103 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1980 Cotton Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; Notice writing in supplementary weft section.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

67.7 x 40.9 in.
172 x 104 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Cotton Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

Typical checkered selvedge. black floats behind-- this technique does not stand up well to repeated washings; slight fading in areas.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.2 x 29.5 in.
102 x 75 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #jacquard #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

Very loose weaving, color divisions, and bands of design make it likely that this example wasn’t actually made in the Arakan division

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.9 x 32.7 in.
104 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Burmese Sarong From Imma

’kyutan’ style that refers to the reed walls found throughout Myanmar; interplay of evenly spaced warp and weft threads

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Imma
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

37.0 x 33.1 in.
94 x 84 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #imma #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Cotton Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

Green warp and yellow weft

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

41.3 x 31.5 in.
105 x 80 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #jacquard #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

Soft cloth woven with green warp and blue weft; note selvedges and reverse

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.6 x 34.3 in.
103 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #jacquard #plain weave

Late 20th Century Silk Karen Burmese Sarong From Pa-an, Karen State

Pulls, holes; edges are soiled.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Pa-an, Karen State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

36.2 x 43.7 in.
92 x 111 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #pa-an, karen state #karen #supplementary weft #plain weave

Late 20th Century Synthetic Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Damask
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

64.6 x 40.6 in.
164 x 103 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #damask

First Part 20th Century Cotton Moroccan Pillow Cover From Fez

A complete pillow band with silk embroidery from Fez. The embroidery outlines are called stroke stitch while filing stitch is plait - its characteristics are counted thread and being reversible.

Country of Origin: Morocco
Locale of Origin: Fez
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good; slight staining on reverse

21.3 x 10.2 in.
54 x 26 cm.

#morocco #pillow cover #fez #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Abaca Indonesian Sarong From Kalimantan

Two pieces attached at selvedges

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Kalimantan
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Embellishment: Applique
Condition: Good ; Light soiling on orange appliqué band

40.6 x 32.7 in.
103 x 83 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #sarong #kalimantan #warp ikat #warp faced

Late 20th Century Cotton Tz'utujíl Guatemalan Shawl From Santiago Atitlán, Sololá

A vibrant piece from Santiago Atitlán, Sololá; warp-faced with some warps resist-dyed in two concentrating colors; warp ends are used for decorative knotting & become tassels; this textile was constructed in two parts, and woven on a backstrap loom.

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Santiago Atitlán, Sololá
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Embellishment: Tassels
Condition: Good vintage condition consistent with age and use; slight soiling

76.0 x 28.7 in.
193 x 73 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #shawl #tz'utujl #warp ikat #warp faced

Chinese Wall Hanging

A finely embroidered large silk wall hanging made for export; motifs include a large dimensional dragon bordered by detailed florals (chrysanthemums) and butterflies.

Country of Origin: China
Date Period: 1930s
Embellishment: Embroidery
Fiber Primary: Silk
Condition: Good; small area of loss of weft on upper portion; otherwise very good antique condition

74.0 x 53.9 in.
188 x 137 cm.

#china #wall hanging

Late 20th Century Tapa Barkcloth Wall Hanging From

Thick weight vintage Tapa Cloth.

To create Tapa, cloth is taken from the inner bark of the mulberry tree, scraped with a sea shell, then flattened (often communally) with beaters; Successive layers of bast are beaten then printed with upeti blocks using natural dyes from a range of trees, plants, and clays

Locale of Origin: Exact origin unknown, possibly
Woven Structure: Non-woven
Pattern Technique(s): Painted
Object Local Name: Tapa
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good, several small holes

68.5 x 33.1 in.
174 x 84 cm.

#late 20th century #wall hanging #painted #non-woven

Mid 20th Century Cotton Hazara Pakistani Wall Hanging From NWFP

This elaborately embroidered Pakistani wallhanging was made using silk thread Phulkari embroidery on handspun woven cotton(called khaddar). The piece is constructed in 3 sections joined on selvedges and left and right edges bound with embroidery.

Country of Origin: Pakistan
Locale of Origin: NWFP
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Object Local Name: Chaddar, Phulkari emb
Condition: Good; Light soiling

89.0 x 43.7 in.
226 x 111 cm.

#pakistan #mid 20th century #wall hanging #nwfp #hazara #embroidery #plain weave

1980 Cotton Lakai Uzbek Uzbeki Wall Hanging From Tashkent

A hand stitched Suzani embroidery. These stitches are Basra or Bukhara couching created by hand without the use of a hoop; very simple but beautiful piece with a machine stitched black cotton border.

Country of Origin: Uzbekistan
Locale of Origin: Tashkent
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Object Local Name: Suzani
Condition: Fair; strong vintage condition; both black and wine color has bled; slight brown discoloration at corners.

33.1 x 33.5 in.
84 x 85 cm.

#uzbekistan #1980 #wall hanging #tashkent #lakai uzbek #embroidery #plain weave #suzani

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bengali Bangladeshi Furnishing From Dhaka

Mid-20th century cotton textile with an allover running or kantha stitch. Beautiful color combination, and ideal as a wall hanging.

Country of Origin: Bangladesh
Locale of Origin: Dhaka
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Object Local Name: Kantha
Condition: Excellent

28.7 x 28.7 in.
73 x 73 cm.

#bangladesh #mid 20th century #furnishing #dhaka #bengali #embroidery #kantha

Late 19th Century European Sampler

A spectacular example of 19th century needlework, ideal as wall hanging; Cross stitch stylized motifs in blue, peach, brown silk on homespun linen. Edged in fine metallic thread braid; fully lined in silk

Country of Origin: Europe
Embellishment: Applied metal braid
Condition: Good

19.7 x 17.7 in.
50 x 45 cm.

#europe #late 19th century #sampler

1940 Linen American Panel

A textile constructed from two fragments to restore repeat-- not one continuous piece; commemorating the triumph of Bonhomme Richard (a French Continental navy ship placed at the disposal of John Paul Jones, navel fighter in the American Revolutionary War in 1779) over the loyalist HMS Serapis in March, 1779; Yankee Clippers (featured in upper register) were merchant ships built by the US in 1840s; Vignettes of sea ports and figures in mid-19th c. costume featured throughout

Country of Origin: USA
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Printed
Condition: Good vintage condition

44.9 x 48.4 in.
114 x 123 cm.

#usa #1940 #panel #printed #plain weave

1900 Cotton British Furnishing

An Arts & Crafts style printed cotton velveteen furnishing fabric of stylized offset pattern of roses, diagonally disposed, on trellis design; comprised of 3 panels.

Country of Origin: U.K.
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Roller print
Condition: Good

53.9 x 96.1 in.
137 x 244 cm.

#uk #1900 #furnishing #roller print #plain weave

1920s Cotton Egyptian Wall Hanging

A charming 1920s Egyptian Appliqué Wall Hanging, with bird, pyramids, desert, palm tree, donkeys, gentleman -- all lovingly and carefully hand stitched onto the surface.

Country of Origin: Egypt
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Appliqué
Condition: Good; some very slight discoloration on verso; two very small holes on pyramid motif.

17.3 x 17.7 in.
44 x 45 cm.

#egypt #1920s #wall hanging #appliqu #plain weave

Early 20th Century Cotton British Wall Hanging

This Jacobean style textile features an embroidered pattern of scrolling floriated vine in 4 repeats; neatly framed with satin & cotton lining stitched by hand.

Country of Origin: U.K.
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Satin bands
Condition: Good

55.1 x 80.3 in.
140 x 204 cm.

#uk #early 20th century #wall hanging #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Nahuatil Guatemalan Wall Hanging From Nahualá, Sololá

A rare multicolor cotton wallhanging from Nahualá, Sololá Guatemala, Nahuatl people. Beautifully woven peacock and bird motifs on a red warp stripe back ground, with warps ending in fringe.

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Nahualá, Sololá
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Fringe
Natural Dyes: Looks like dark indigo
Condition: Excellent

16.5 x 37.4 in.
42 x 95 cm.

#guatemala #mid 20th century #wall hanging #nahual, solol #nahuatil #supplementary weft #plain weave

Late 20th Century Cotton Tz’utujíl Guatemalan Wall Hanging From Santiago Atitlán, Sololá

A charming textile with vibrantly colored variations of birds

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Santiago Atitlán, Sololá
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Condition: Fair; Lightly faded and lightly stained.

39.0 x 26.8 in.
99 x 68 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #wall hanging #tz'utujl #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 19th Century Silk French Document From Lyon

This symmetrical textile document features bird motifs and the repeat scenes of what looks like a king being served

Country of Origin: France
Locale of Origin: Lyon
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Damask
Embellishment: Applied woven band
Condition: Poor; Extremely fragile; tearing and edges are worn; very delicate piece; only suitable as document

50.0 x 40.9 in.
127 x 104 cm.

#france #mid 19th century #document #lyon #damask #warp faced

Cotton Mudcloth from Mali

A Mud cloth from West Africa; referred to as ”Bògòlanfini“ meaning earth or mud (bogo), by means of (lan) and cloth (fini); made using dye from leaves/bark and then resist dyed using bamboo sticks with fermented mud; used by men as camouflage during hunting and by women for initiation into adulthood and after childbirth; women dye and men weave bògòlanfini; design motifs included are zig-zag (one twisted road, and symbol of Mali (trident)

Country of Origin: Mali
Woven Structure: Gauze
Pattern Technique(s): Resist
Object Local Name: Bògòlanfini
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

41.7 x 33.9 in.
106 x 86 cm.

#mali #early 21st century #shawl #resist #gauze #bglanfini

Late 20th Century Silk Uzbek Uzbeki Pants From Tashkent

Woman’s pants with a Russian printed textile waistband. This garment has been crudely assembled on a sewing machine

Country of Origin: Uzbekistan
Locale of Origin: Tashkent
Woven Structure: Satin
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Lozim
Condition: Excellent ; Pristine condition

29.1 x 28.3 in.
74 x 72 cm.

#uzbekistan #late 20th century #pants #tashkent #uzbek #warp ikat #satin #lozim

Vintage Tapa Barkcloth Wall Hanging

This vintage Tapa cloth was possibly made for tourist market

To create Tapa, cloth is taken from the inner bark of the u’a (mulberry tree), scraped with a sea shell, then flattened (often communally) with beaters; Successive layers of bast are beaten then printed with ’upeti blocks using natural dyes from a range of trees, plants, and clays

Woven Structure: Non-woven
Pattern Technique(s): Painted
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good

95.3 x 23.6 in.
242 x 60 cm.

#late 20th century #wall hanging #painted #non-woven

Early 20th Century Cotton Khatri Indian Scarf From Gujarat

This is a vintage wedding scarf worn by the bridegroom.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Gujarat
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Mirrors
Condition: Good

52.8 x 4.3 in.
134 x 11 cm.

#india #early 20th century #scarf #gujarat #khatri #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Tapa Barkcloth Samoan Panel

This is a fragment of large square cloth, evidenced by finely cut edge; dark lozenge motifs represent shields.

To create Tapa, cloth is taken from the inner bark of the u’a (mulberry tree), scraped with a sea shell, then flattened (often communally) with beaters; Successive layers of bast are beaten then printed with ’upeti blocks using natural dyes from a range of trees, plants, and clays

Country of Origin: Samoa
Woven Structure: Non-woven
Pattern Technique(s): Block print
Object Local Name: Tapa
Condition: Good ; Large stain on one edge

32.3 x 15.0 in.
82 x 38 cm.

#samoa #mid 20th century #panel #block print #non-woven #tapa

18th Or Early 19th Century Silk French Table Mat

The floral metallic thread embroidery of this mat is remarkable

Country of Origin: France
Woven Structure: Satin
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Condition: Fair; Ground cloth is stained and frayed

24.4 x 22.8 in.
62 x 58 cm.

#france #table mat #embroidery #satin

Mid 20th Century Cotton Lakai Afghan Wall Hanging From Northern Region

Suzani embroidery of fine slanting blanket stitches; consists of two joined panels; lower panel is patched; applied border beneath fringe is a Russian printed cotton; inside pocket lined with coarse, plain-woven cotton for structural support

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Woven fringe borders
Condition: Good

23.2 x 8.7 in.
59 x 22 cm.

#afghanistan #mid 20th century #wall hanging #northern region #lakai #embroidery #plain weave

Late 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Sarong From Sikka, Flores

This ikat sarong with floral and deer designs was constructed in two sections; patola imitation.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Sikka, Flores
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Condition: Excellent

68.5 x 24.8 in.
174 x 63 cm.

#indonesia #late 20th century #sarong #sikka, flores #warp ikat #warp faced

1920 Cotton Egyptian Shawl From Assuit

This type of textile made with thin metallic thread strips is called ”tulle bi telli“
for more info, see: http://textilecollection.wisc.edu/featured_textile_articles/egyptian-shawl.html.


Country of Origin: Egypt
Locale of Origin:
Assuit

Woven Structure: Net
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Pounded metal strips

Object Local Name: Tulle bi Telli
Natural Dyes:


Condition: Good

80.3 x 26.8 in.
204 x 68 cm.

#egypt #1920 #shawl #assuit #embroidery #net #tulle bi telli

Mid 20th Century Cotton Kaqchikel/ Tzutujil Guatemalan Huipil From San Lucas Tolimán, Sololá

This Huipil features vertical tucks that reduce its circumference

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: San Lucas Tolimán, Sololá
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Applied ribbons
Condition: Good

24.4 x 23.6 in.
62 x 60 cm.

#guatemala #mid 20th century #huipil #kaqchikel tzutujil #supplementary weft #plain weave

1940s Wool Mexican Sarape Shawl From Coahuila

The fringe on this shawl is formed by cotton warps. Punctuation with wide black bands, with dashes of color.

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: Coahuila
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Object Local Name: Sarape
Condition: Fair; Some moth damage, with several holes throughout

55.9 x 26.4 in.
142 x 67 cm.

#mexico #1940 #shawl #coahuila #tapestry #weft faced #sarape

Mid 20th Century Cotton Uzbek Afghan Wall Hanging From Kabul

Patchwork kurok hanging of recycled Russian printed fabric panels with areas of banded embroidered talismanic triangles; Russian printed cotton lining

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Kabul
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Patchwork
Embellishment: Applied embroidered ribbons and fringe
Object Local Name: Kurok
Condition: Fair; Some soiling; 1 inch rip on the top

32.7 x 24.8 in.
83 x 63 cm.

#afghanistan #mid 20th century #wall hanging #kabul #uzbek #patchwork #plain weave #kurok

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mahajan Indian Wall Hanging From Saurashtra, Gujarat

Embroidered by the Mahajan merchant caste in the Kathipa style of embroidery; ’chakla’ locally refers to a square hanging.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Saurashtra, Gujarat
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Embellishment: Mirrors
Object Local Name: Chakla
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

27.6 x 28.0 in.
70 x 71 cm.

#india #mid 20th century #wall hanging #saurashtra, gujarat #mahajan #warp ikat #plain weave #chakla

Late 20th Century Cotton Bhansali Indian Furnishing From Kutch, Gujarat

Extensive polychrome embroidery in geometric designs makes this a striking wall hanging

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Kutch, Gujarat
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Condition: Excellent ; Notice the section on the back that has been reinforced

34.3 x 16.5 in.
87 x 42 cm.

#india #late 20th century #furnishing #kutch, gujarat #bhansali #embroidery

1960 Synthetic Han Chinese Shawl

This shawl, with scrolling foliate and butterfly designs can either be worn or displayed

Country of Origin: China
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Fringe
Condition: Fair; One 4 cm hole; center fading on face of the textile

32.7 x 32.3 in.
83 x 82 cm.

#china #1960 #shawl #han #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Lao Lao Sarong From Savannakhet

An elegantly patterned traditional sarong from Laos

Country of Origin: Laos
Locale of Origin: Savannakhet
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Condition: Fair; Small stains and holes

19.7 x 31.9 in.
50 x 81 cm.

#laos #mid 20th century #sarong #savannakhet #lao #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

Fine and tight weave with white warp and purple (silk?) weft; light soiling.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 33.1 in.
100 x 84 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #jacquard #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

Yellow warp and red weft. Technique differs slightly; note black floats on reverse

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

41.3 x 32.7 in.
105 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #jacquard #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Synthetic Burmese Sarong From Imma

’kyutan’ style; refering to the woven reed house walls found so commonly in Myanmar.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Imma
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

66.9 x 41.3 in.
170 x 105 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #imma #jacquard

1980 Synthetic Burmese Sarong From Imma

The pattern is the regional style of one called ’kyutayan,’ referring to the woven reed house walls found so commonly in Myanmar. Effect is achieved by skillful interplay of evenly spaced warp and weft threads

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Imma
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

41.3 x 35.8 in.
105 x 91 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #imma #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

’Very fine and silky cotton (long fiber) worked in uniform plaid of pink and white with grey and yellow lines’; soiling throughout

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

40.9 x 34.3 in.
104 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Burmese Sarong From Yangon

’The pattern of leaves and flowers does not look very Chinese, in fact’; mends on band, hole near base; import.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Yangon
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.1 x 28.7 in.
107 x 73 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #yangon #jacquard #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Burmese Sarong From Yangon

White silk weft floats create pattern on pink satin weave ground. Certainly used for special occasions. Pattern of blossoms on bamboo leave background looks more Chinese. vertical lines of soiling

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Yangon
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Pattern Technique(s): Weft brocade
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

38.2 x 30.3 in.
97 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #yangon #weft brocade #jacquard

1940 Wool French Bag From Paris

Slight fading.

Country of Origin: France
Locale of Origin: Paris
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Buckle
Condition: Fair

6.3 x 8.7 in.
16 x 22 cm.

#france #1940 #bag #paris #supplementary weft #twill

Early 20th Century Macedonian Bag

Re-purposed from a blouse

Country of Origin: Macedonia
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Wool and metal threads

9.8 x 8.7 in.
25 x 22 cm.

#macedonia #early 20th century #bag #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 19th Century Wool Shawl

Screen-printed imitation of a woven paisley; several holes in central field and along border;

Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Screen-printed
Embellishment: Applied Fringe

47.2 x 50.4 in.
120 x 128 cm.

#mid 19th century #shawl #screen-printed #twill

First Half 20th Century Wool Romanian Serbian Apron From Banat, Vojvodina

Worn for festive occasions

Country of Origin: Serbia
Locale of Origin: Banat, Vojvodina
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Condition: Good ; Light soiling

33.5 x 15.0 in.
85 x 38 cm.

#serbia #apron #banat, vojvodina #romanian #warp stripe #warp faced

Mid 20th Century Wool Indian Shawl From Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Constructed in two panels; soiled.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Woven Structure: Tapestry
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Warp ends form twisted fringe
Object Local Name: Chaddar
Condition: Good

84.3 x 48.0 in.
214 x 122 cm.

#india #mid 20th century #shawl #supplementary weft #tapestry #chaddar

Wool Guatemalan Fragment

Photos are shown sideways

Country of Origin: Guatemala

16.1 x 10.2 in.
41 x 26 cm.

#guatemala #fragment

Wool Burmese Bag From Southern Shan States

See comparanda from AMNH collection catalogue #70.2/ 5173. Condition: some loss of seed beads (Job’s tears); some loss of wool fringe

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Southern Shan States
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Weft brocade
Embellishment: Embroidery; applied bead seeds; warps end in fringe
Condition: Fair

24.8 x 10.4 in.
63 x 26.5 cm.

#myanmar #bag #southern shan states #weft brocade #warp faced

1900 Wool British Furnishing

Wool velveteen with cut-pile technique, voiding small sprays of flowers;

Country of Origin: U.K.
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Embellishment: Applied band with fringe
Condition: Good

53.5 x 43.3 in.
136 x 110 cm.

#uk #1900 #furnishing #jacquard #plain weave

Late 20th Century Cotton Quiché Guatemalan Huipil From Chichicastenango, Quiche

Garment consists of three panels that are all woven on a backstrap loom

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Chichicastenango, Quiche
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Velvet edging
Object Local Name: Huipil
Condition: Good

24.8 x 31.9 in.
63 x 81 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #huipil #quich #tapestry #warp faced

1960 Wool Mestizo Peruvian Carrying Cloth

Commercially manufactured lliklla woven as single piece of woven cloth (not two pieces joined). Striped motifs called ”gusanos“. Very worn along edges with scattered holes and darned suture in central field.

Country of Origin: Peru
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Brocade
Embellishment: Applied band edging
Object Local Name: Lliclla
Condition: Poor

43.3 x 42.5 in.
110 x 108 cm.

#peru #1960 #carrying cloth #mestizo #brocade #warp faced #lliclla

Late 20th Century Cotton Tzutujíl Guatemalan Huipil From Santiago Atitlán, Sololá

Warp stripe

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Santiago Atitlán, Sololá
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Huipil
Condition: Excellent ; Light wear around collar

28.7 x 28.3 in.
73 x 72 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #huipil #tzutujl #supplementary weft #warp faced

1930 Wool American Coat

Moth damaged button; leopard fur collar; Best & Co label; herringbone pattern on wool; shoulder - 38; bust - 46.

Country of Origin: USA
Woven Structure: Alternating twill
Pattern Technique(s): Woven
Embellishment: Fur
Condition: Good

44.1 x 15.4 in.
112 x 39 cm.

#usa #1930 #coat #woven #alternating twill

Late 19th Century Wool French Shawl

Warp faced also forms some areas of the ground weave; some threads are loose.


Country of Origin: France
Woven Structure: Gauze
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Condition: Good

68.1 x 68.1 in.
173 x 173 cm.

#france #late 19th century #shawl #warp stripe #gauze

Late 20th Century Cotton Kaqchikel Guatemalan Huipil From Santa Caterina Palopó, Sololá

Also warp stripe

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Santa Caterina Palopó, Sololá
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Huipil
Condition: Fair; Some dark staining/some wear in supplementary weft

29.1 x 30.3 in.
74 x 77 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #huipil #kaqchikel #supplementary weft #warp faced

Mid 20th Century Wool Yaw Burmese Sarong From Gangaw

Gangaw: famous for production of fine longyis; floral vine spiraling seems to be related to the Inle style.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Gangaw
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.9 x 29.9 in.
104 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #gangaw #yaw #supplementary weft #plain weave

Late 20th Century Wool Ixil Guatemalan Sash From Nebaj, Quiche

Woven on a backstrap loom.

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Nebaj, Quiche
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Embellishment: Fringe
Object Local Name: Cinta
Condition: Excellent

30.3 x 2.8 in.
77 x 7 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #sash #nebaj, quiche #ixil #supplementary warp #warp faced #cinta

Late 20th Century Wool Ixil Guatemalan Huipil From Chajul, Quiche

Note the Ixil bird motif; woven on a backstrap loom.

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Chajul, Quiche
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Huipil
Condition: Excellent

11.8 x 18.1 in.
30 x 46 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #huipil #chajul, quiche #ixil #supplementary weft #warp faced

Late 20th Century Wool Quiché Guatemalan Huipil From Chichicastenango, Quiche

Hand sewn seams; garment consists of three seams, each woven on a backstrap loom.

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Chichicastenango, Quiche
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Velvet edging
Object Local Name: Huipil
Condition: Good ; Slightly torn back

29.1 x 37.0 in.
74 x 94 cm.

#guatemala #late 20th century #huipil #quich #tapestry #warp faced

1960 Wool Burmese Sarong From Yangon

Sup. weft floats in 3 alternate colors;

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Yangon
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.2 x 30.3 in.
102 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #1960 #sarong #yangon #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Wool Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

’joe gee jay’ style. This name refers to the dominant band on the skirt. In English, ’jay’ would mean hook or link; small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

40.9 x 28.3 in.
104 x 72 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 19th Century Wool Serbian Romanian Apron From Southern Srem

Long finely woven apron edges bound with 19 c. printed fabric. similar to Metropolitan Museum
Accession Number: C.I.41.110.22. face is slightly faded

Country of Origin: Romania
Locale of Origin: Southern Srem
Woven Structure: Tapestry
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Condition: Good

33.1 x 15.4 in.
84 x 39 cm.

#romania #mid 19th century #apron #southern srem #serbian #tapestry

Mid 19th Century Wool Serbian Romanian Apron From Southern Srem

Note that face of pattern is reversed near top edge
see a similar example in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum
Accession Number: C.I.41.110.22

Country of Origin: Romania
Locale of Origin: Southern Srem
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Condition: Fair; Some missing weft fiber at edges

31.5 x 15.0 in.
80 x 38 cm.

#romania #mid 19th century #apron #southern srem #serbian #tapestry #weft faced

Mid 19th Century Wool Serbian Romanian Apron From Southern Srem

cf Metropoitan Museum
Accession Number: C.I.41.110.22

Country of Origin: Romania
Locale of Origin: Southern Srem
Woven Structure: Supplementary weft
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Crochet
Natural Dyes: Indigo
Condition: Good ; Slight fading where sequins were removed

30.3 x 15.7 in.
77 x 40 cm.

#romania #mid 19th century #apron #southern srem #serbian #supplementary weft

Mid 20th Century Cotton Lakai Afghan Hat From Herat

Embroidery consists of cross stitch and chain stitch; some areas are embroidered in silver passing thread - this work belongs to the Lakai tribe; some loose threads and wear at edging; fading; sturdy enough to be worn, but size is small.

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Herat
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Metal threadwork and mirrors
Condition: Good

5.1 x 7.1 in.
13 x 18 cm.

#afghanistan #mid 20th century #hat #herat #lakai #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Mon Burmese Sarong From Tavoy Division

Very lovely and mysterious piece, quite unusual; made of heavy hand spun silk, weave itself textured diagonally; executed in Bangkok style with double twist silk in two colors; may be from Arakan; soiling throughout.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Tavoy Division
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.1 x 36.6 in.
107 x 93 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #tavoy division #mon #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colors, including white; small hole, light staining at base.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

41.3 x 34.3 in.
105 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colors, including white; shimmery effect created in a simple pattern;

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.5 x 35.4 in.
113 x 90 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style with green and white twist; staining throughout.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

44.5 x 35.4 in.
113 x 90 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style-- beige and olive weft twist to give an ikat-like shimmer; crossed by warp stripes; few small holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

43.7 x 37.8 in.
111 x 96 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style twist where in two colored threads are twisted to give an ikat-like shimmer; uniform spacing; few small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.9 x 37.0 in.
109 x 94 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Complex weaving, combining both the Dway and Bangkok styles in alternate bands of geometric (dway) and ikat-like (bangkok) patterns along with checked lines; notice one panel is differently colored.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

41.3 x 33.5 in.
105 x 85 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

The weft crosses subtly changing stripes of warp color, to produce a very special effect of shading; Bangkok style-- ikat-like effect where in two threads are twisted; staining throughout; stamp at base

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.5 x 34.3 in.
108 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Dobby weave executes the Bangkok pattern where in two different color threads are plied - known as silk twist; some fading, esp. at base.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.9 x 32.7 in.
114 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Ikat bands are spaced evenly parallel to the selvedges: 2cms; ”Zinme style“ - warp ikat; faded purple; large stains;

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

38.6 x 30.7 in.
98 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Zinme style“ - warp ikat; heavily worn.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

38.6 x 30.7 in.
98 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Zinme style“ - warp ikat; some slight humidity wear; band is patched.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

41.3 x 30.3 in.
105 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; overall bold diagonal stagger.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.8 x 33.9 in.
101 x 86 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; small hole on band; small holes throughout skirt; several stains;

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.5 x 29.9 in.
108 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

The instance of solid lines without ikat throughtout (quite common); ”Zinme“ style - warp ikat

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

38.2 x 33.9 in.
97 x 86 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; few small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.0 x 31.9 in.
99 x 81 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; several small water stains, otherwise strong.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

37.8 x 34.6 in.
96 x 88 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; bands of design are formed around the wearer; many water stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

43.3 x 28.7 in.
110 x 73 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1980 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; ’well aligned and effective piece.’; unevenly cut edges

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 31.5 in.
100 x 80 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1980 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; ikat design cleverly forms small dots and curliques on the upper part, then a wide che band and another wide band at hem

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.1 x 34.6 in.
107 x 88 cm.

#myanmar #1980 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; upper 2/3 of the skire have alternating bands of wavy flowers?/crosses? and che patterns...oldest piece in the group

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

35.0 x 33.9 in.
89 x 86 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1970 Cotton Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; torn at band and at base; hole center front.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.5 x 27.2 in.
108 x 69 cm.

#myanmar #1970 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century ’nanashaw’ Pineapple Fiber Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

”dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours; note selvedges; slight staining.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.6 x 33.5 in.
103 x 85 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #dobby

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

’joe gee jay’ style. This name refers to the dominant band on the skirt. In English, ’jay’ would mean hook or link; large area of discoloration.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

36.6 x 28.3 in.
93 x 72 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

2 design bands of nearly equal size, the dominant one being a wavy adaptation of ’joe gee jay’ style. item narrowed from its original size; hence, the very small portion remaining of odd quarter; large stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

38.2 x 27.6 in.
97 x 70 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Hand constructed; classic check; many large stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.5 x 35.0 in.
108 x 89 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Kachin Burmese Sarong From Myitkyina, Kachin State

Of local manufacture, probably not by Bamar people. Unusual technique for Myanmar; one large tear; small holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Myitkyina, Kachin State
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

35.0 x 28.3 in.
89 x 72 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #kachin #supplementary warp

Mid 20th Century Cotton Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Extremely fine thread and scale; ”dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours, including white; discoloration.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.1 x 33.1 in.
107 x 84 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Mix of cotton and silk; ”dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours, including white; small red stain; discoloration.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

41.7 x 33.1 in.
106 x 84 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours, including white; if executed in silk, called ”po;” many stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.5 x 34.6 in.
108 x 88 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #dobby

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

’Amarapura style from mon’- features the ”Jay“ pattern meaning hook or link; slight fading.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 30.3 in.
100 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plied, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions; spray of small light stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

43.3 x 34.3 in.
110 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”dway pattern“ - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours, including white; if executed in silk, called ”po;” few mends/holes/frays.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

40.6 x 35.0 in.
103 x 89 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; the dobby weave executes the Bangkok pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.1 x 30.7 in.
107 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Cotton Yaw Burmese Sarong From Gangaw

’Jay Tay Ya’ bird motifs; factory label confirms from Gangaw; small holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Gangaw
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 32.7 in.
100 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #gangaw #yaw #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Karen Burmese Sarong From Pa-an, Karen State

”Zinme style“ - warp ikat; some small holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Pa-an, Karen State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

39.8 x 32.3 in.
101 x 82 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #pa-an, karen state #karen #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

’Kachin’ style - colorful bands of pure geometric motifs executed with a supplementary weft in cotton; one heavy band runs across the length with smaller scattered bands; geometrics inspired by totem poles; ”Inle style“ - weft ikat.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.5 x 32.3 in.
108 x 82 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #weft ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Zinme style“ - warp ikat; water stains on band.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.0 x 30.7 in.
99 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

”Gangaw Special“ trademark woven in. Gangaw is located west of Mandalay- maybe be just a style name in this case. 2 pieces joined down selvedges

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.8 x 35.8 in.
101 x 91 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #warp stripe #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Arakanese Burmese Sarong From Arakan

Some staining; ’Arakan’ style: all over geometric pattern with dark lines.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Arakan
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 33.5 in.
100 x 85 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #arakan #arakanese #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Yellowing spots.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.1 x 34.6 in.
107 x 88 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 29.5 in.
100 x 75 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions; some soiling.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 35.4 in.
100 x 90 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake. Central Myanmar

Bangkok style pattern where in two colors of silk thread are plyed, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake. Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Dobby
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

46.5 x 35.8 in.
118 x 91 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp stripe #dobby

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Zinme style“ - warp ikat; constructed in two panels.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

44.1 x 31.1 in.
112 x 79 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

Excellent design layout; ”Zimme style“- warp ikat; (worn only by women); slight discoloration.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.9 x 29.9 in.
114 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Zinme“ style - warp ikat; Few tiny stains/holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

44.1 x 30.3 in.
112 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Zinme“ style - warp ikat; some stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

40.6 x 31.5 in.
103 x 80 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Zinme“ style - warp ikat; constructed in two panels; slight staining and small holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

46.1 x 31.1 in.
117 x 79 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.1 x 31.1 in.
112 x 79 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #weft faced

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; hand constructed; many small stains and discoloration throughout the cloth.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

46.5 x 34.3 in.
118 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; note the subtle blue ikat patterns along the weft stripes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.9 x 30.3 in.
114 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; constructed in two panels; stains in several places and small holes.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.1 x 30.7 in.
112 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Late 20th Century Rayon Maranao Philippine Sarong From Mindanao

Woman’s ceremonial skirt. assembled from different pieces

Country of Origin: Philippines
Locale of Origin: Mindanao
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Embroidered joint
Object Local Name: Malong landap
Condition: Good ; Few minor holes

68.5 x 33.1 in.
174 x 84 cm.

#philippines #late 20th century #sarong #mindanao #maranao #tapestry #plain weave #malong landap

20th Century Abaca T’bolis Philippine From Mindanao, Bia’anor, Bogobo

Abaca cloth is locally called “t’nalak” and abaca fiber is called “krungon;” traditional t’nalak has 3 colors: red, black and white.


Country of Origin: Philippines
Locale of Origin: Mindanao, Bia’anor, Bogobo

Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: T’nalak
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

63.8 x 54.3 in.
162 x 138 cm.

#philippines #20th century #t'bolis #warp ikat #warp faced #tnalak

1970 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat.
see AMNH cat. no. 70.2/ 1356 for comparanda.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.2 x 30.7 in.
102 x 78 cm.

#myanmar #1970 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Unusual piece; ”Inle style“ - weft ikat; some small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

41.7 x 31.1 in.
106 x 79 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

Allover repeat of an angular stem with blossoms and leaves; ”Inle style“ - weft ikat.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

39.4 x 28.0 in.
100 x 71 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1970 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

39.0 x 33.9 in.
99 x 86 cm.

#myanmar #1970 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1920 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

2 heddle loom used instead of usual 4; ”Inle style“ - weft ikat.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.1 x 31.5 in.
107 x 80 cm.

#myanmar #1920 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; fine ikat patterns; reverse side is interesting; band loose in places; small stains.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

41.7 x 30.3 in.
106 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Late 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; constructed in two panels; staining in small spots.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

42.1 x 30.3 in.
107 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

1960 Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; no odd panel; ’unusually fine ikat work.’

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

44.5 x 30.3 in.
113 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #1960 #sarong #intha #weft ikat #twill

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; notice signature Burmese writing.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

42.9 x 31.9 in.
109 x 81 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #weft ikat #twill

Late 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

”Inle style“ - weft ikat; tabby weave; large mend.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair

43.3 x 29.9 in.
110 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #weft ikat #plain weave

Late 20th Century Cotton Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Inle style“ - weft ikat.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good

40.6 x 29.9 in.
103 x 76 cm.

#myanmar #late 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Inle Lake, Central Myanmar

Plaid; ”Inle style“ - weft ikat; two widths of fabric joined, each 55 cms wide

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Inle Lake, Central Myanmar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair; Some spotting

44.1 x 34.3 in.
112 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #intha #weft ikat #plain weave

Early 20th Century Cotton Kachin Burmese Fragment From Myitkyina, Kachin State

Constructed in three panels; interesting sample. see AMNH catalog no. 70.2/ 2385 as comparanda.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Myitkyina, Kachin State
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Condition: Excellent

14.2 x 10.2 in.
36 x 26 cm.

#myanmar #early 20th century #fragment #kachin #warp stripe

Silk Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Interesting silk panel.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

45.7 x 29.1 in.
116 x 74 cm.

#myanmar #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #plain weave

1930 Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Beige silk floss in staggered weft floats across iridescent green/red ground. 1 jay band repeated 7 times, with flame band leading to each selvedge. hand constructed

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)

39.4 x 31.1 in.
100 x 79 cm.

#myanmar #1930 #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Zahau Haka-Chin Group Burmese Fragment From Chin State

Homespun silk weaving

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Chin state
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Condition: Good ; Small tears and some soiling

50.4 x 21.3 in.
128 x 54 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #fragment #chin state #supplementary weft #warp faced

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Kyutan’ style that refers to the reed walls found throughout Myanmar

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good ; Some staining throughout

42.5 x 34.6 in.
108 x 88 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #jacquard

Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Kyutan’ style that refers to the reed walls found throughout Myanmar

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Fair; One small hole; some fading

40.6 x 35.4 in.
103 x 90 cm.

#myanmar #sarong #mandalay #bamar #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Silk Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Dway pattern (double twisted yarn); - small, optical geometric motifs executed in soft colours, including white; if executed in silk, called ”po;” and Bangkok pattern - two colors of silk thread are plied, locally called ”po laing“ or silk twist; worn on ceremonial occasions.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Dobby
Object Local Name: Pasoe (man’s longyi)
Condition: Good

46.9 x 35.0 in.
119 x 89 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #mandalay #bamar #dobby

1970 Synthetic Bamar Burmese Sarong From Mandalay

Fabric is of recent manufacture; width is 103 cms and hemmed up on the bottom.

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Mandalay
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Excellent

39.8 x 34.3 in.
101 x 87 cm.

#myanmar #1970 #sarong #mandalay #bamar #supplementary weft #plain weave

Silk Intha Burmese Sarong From Impawkhon, Shan State

”Zinme“ style - warp ikat

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Impawkhon, Shan State
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Good ; One spot

44.5 x 30.3 in.
113 x 77 cm.

#myanmar #sarong #intha #warp ikat #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Mon Burmese Sarong From Amarapura

Two widths of fabric each 52 cm seamed horizontally; trademark "Super Inyaw"

Country of Origin: Myanmar
Locale of Origin: Amarapura
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Htamein (woman’s longyi)
Condition: Fair; Several holes

42.1 x 32.7 in.
107 x 83 cm.

#myanmar #mid 20th century #sarong #amarapura #mon #supplementary weft #plain weave

1930s Silk Han Chinese Dress From Shanghai

A snappy print -- rose motif from the West, on patterned silk jacquard ground from Interwar (1920s-30s) China. Side zipper and hooks & eyes and snaps instead of frog closures; further evidence of European clothing styles seen in the cut of the hip of the dress; an elegant garment for any occasion; would make for a great alternative bridal dress.

Condition: Very good vintage condition with a couple of super faint, tiny oxidation stains made invisible when the snaps are closed.

Overall height: 111 cm / 43.7 in
Overall width: 77 cm / 30.3 in
Bust (taken flat, garment closed): 42 cm / 16.5 in
Waist (taken flat): 37 cm / 14.5 in
Hips (taken flat): 48 cm / 18.9 in

Country of Origin: China
Locale of Origin: Shanghai
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Pattern Technique(s): Printed
Object Local Name: Cheongsam
Condition: Excellent

40.9 x 13.8 in.
104 x 35 cm.

#china #1930s #dress #shanghai #han #printed #jacquard #cheongsam

1940 Hemp Mam Guatemalan Fragment From San Pedro Sacatepéquez (San Marcos)

Never used yardage; ceremonial strip ”Lienzo“

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: San Pedro Sacatepéquez (San Marcos)
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Object Local Name: Lienzo
Natural Dyes: Indigo
Condition: Excellent

67.7 x 34.6 in.
172 x 88 cm.

#guatemala #1940 #fragment #mam #supplementary weft #plain weave #lienzo

Mid 20th Century Wool French Blanket

Patchwork blanket in red, navy, black, baby blue fabrics; gray and navy patches likely cut from old suiting; scalloped border formed by continuous circular patches with squid motif appliqués; central medallion identical to border patches; lined in thin, gray denim

Country of Origin: France
Pattern Technique(s): Patchwork
Embellishment: Applied Fringe
Natural Dyes: No
Condition: Good ; Some holes

53.9 x 53.9 in.
137 x 137 cm.

#france #mid 20th century #blanket #patchwork

Early 20th Century Cotton Dayak Indonesian From Beboki, Timor

Name of weaver: Santa ak Kelut
Longhouse: Rh.Urut
River: Ketibas River, Song
warp forms twisted fringe, constructed in two pieces

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Beboki, Timor
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Embellishment: Embroidery
Natural Dyes: Morinda
Condition: Excellent

81.9 x 43.7 in.
208 x 111 cm.

#indonesia #early 20th century #beboki, timor #dayak #warp ikat #weft faced

Early 20th Century Cotton Moroccan Cushion Cover From Fez

Very neat, impressive patterns; a characteristic of Fez embroidery from Morocco is that it’s reversible

Country of Origin: Morocco
Locale of Origin: Fez
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Embroidered edging
Condition: Fair; Staining and discoloration is only on the white ground cloth; embroidered sections are sturdy and may be re-applied to new cushion

22.0 x 33.9 in.
56 x 86 cm.

#morocco #early 20th century #cushion cover #fez #embroidery #plain weave

Interwar Silk Chinese Jacket From Shanghai

A regal jacket in heavy silk jacquard pattern and extra long push-up sleeves. The lining is a fine plain woven silk.

Condition: Good vintage condition; some discoloration of lining.

Overall height: 56 cm
Overall width: 171 cm
bust (taken flat): 50 cm
center collar to end of sleeve: 85 cm

Country of Origin: China
Locale of Origin: Shanghai
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Pattern Technique(s): Woven
Condition: Good

22.4 x 66.9 in.
57 x 170 cm.

#china #interwar #jacket #shanghai #woven #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Cotton Tetun Indonesian Sarong From West Timor

Supplementary warp wrap patterning, called ”buna“,warp float, supplementary weft

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: West Timor
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Condition: Good

43.7 x 18.9 in.
111 x 48 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #sarong #west timor #tetun #supplementary weft #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Sarong From Nggela, Lio, Flores

Constructed in three segments joined along their selvedges; patola inspired with tumpal borders.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Nggela, Lio, Flores
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Natural Dyes: Morinda and indigo
Condition: Excellent

73.2 x 28.7 in.
186 x 73 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #sarong #nggela, lio, flores #warp ikat #warp faced

Cotton Nahua Mexican Skirt From Acátlan. Guerrero

Cotton woman’s wrap-around skirt; woven on a backstrap loom. embroidered with silk floss. 2 panels.

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: Acátlan. Guerrero
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Natural Dyes: Includes indigo
Condition: Good

42.5 x 92.1 in.
108 x 234 cm.

#mexico #skirt #actlan guerrero #nahua #embroidery

1980 Wool Peruvian Rug

Alpaca and sheep’s wool; very thick

Country of Origin: Peru
Woven Structure: Tapestry
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Condition: Excellent

76.8 x 59.8 in.
195 x 152 cm.

#peru #1980 #rug #tapestry

1920 Silk French Blouse From Lyon

Showstopper blouse of deco Lamé fabric; shoulder - 99.

Country of Origin: France
Locale of Origin: Lyon
Woven Structure: Damask
Pattern Technique(s): Damask
Condition: Excellent

22.4 x 18.5 in.
57 x 47 cm.

#france #1920 #blouse #lyon #damask

Chinese Rank Badge

Country of Origin: China

11.0 x 11.0 in.
28 x 28 cm.

#china #rank badge

1922 Silk French Wall Hanging From Lyon

Industrial cloth ”La Jungle“ (The Jungle) designed by Raoul Dufy; (French, Le Havre 1877–1953 Forcalquier);note: textile folded back for overall photo

Good antique condition; some light stains and wear ( some small losses of patterning weft thread), one inch slits in a close area

See this piece in the MMA collection, 23.14.4: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/487278


Country of Origin: France
Locale of Origin: Lyon
Woven Structure: Satin
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Condition: Good

95.3 x 45.3 in.
242 x 115 cm.

#france #1922 #wall hanging #lyon #jacquard #satin

Silk Ottoman Turkish Robe From Uncertain

Flamboyant woven silk. shredding damage on both sleeves and along pocket opening; printed cotton lining

Country of Origin: Turkey
Locale of Origin: Uncertain
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Condition: Fair

47.6 x 46.1 in.
121 x 117 cm.

#turkey #robe #uncertain #ottoman #warp stripe #jacquard

Early 20th Century Silk Akan/Ashanti Ghanaian Shawl From Gulf Of Guinea, Gold Coat

Notable for good color and many motifs in brocaded bands. seems to be an amalgam of older strips- soft colors, smaller patterns used in brocade.

Country of Origin: Ghana
Locale of Origin: Gulf of Guinea, Gold Coat
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft, Warp faced stripe
Object Local Name: Nwentom
Condition: Fair; Some areas worn through- and newer ones in good condition. needs backing to strengthen if to be displayed; condition good for age

68.5 x 33.9 in.
174 x 86 cm.

#ghana #early 20th century #shawl #akanashanti #warp faced #nwentom

121.3 x 72.4 in.
308 x 184 cm.

#

American

Country of Origin: USA
Condition: Fair; Several holes

74.0 x 53.1 in.
188 x 135 cm.

#usa

Mid 20th Century Wool Mestizo Peruvian Poncho

Alpaca wool; Two pieces of woven warp-faced striped cloth joined by embroidery along selvage. Very finely woven. Some minor holes. Possibly Ayacucho.

Country of Origin: Peru
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp faced
Embellishment: Applied woven border with fringe formed from wefts
Object Local Name: Poncho
Condition: Fair

68.1 x 49.2 in.
173 x 125 cm.

#peru #mid 20th century #poncho #mestizo #warp faced

Wall Hanging

54.3 x 53.1 in.
138 x 135 cm.

#wall hanging

Mid 20th Century Wool Aymara Bolivian From Charasani Valley, La Paz

Contains alpaca wool; Two backstrap woven pieces joined vertically. Excellently woven. Few tiny holes.

Country of Origin: Bolivia
Locale of Origin: Charasani Valley, La Paz
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Brocade
Natural Dyes: Cochineal?
Condition: Good

33.9 x 31.1 in.
86 x 79 cm.

#bolivia #mid 20th century #aymara #brocade #warp faced

Wool Hungarian Apron

Applied knotted woolen fringe; applied band.

Country of Origin: Hungary
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Applied bands of hand-painted florals using fabric paint
Condition: Excellent

26.4 x 15.0 in.
67 x 38 cm.

#hungary #apron #supplementary weft #plain weave

1960 Wool Quechua Peruvian Mantle From Carhuamayo

Darned in area where it was pinned when worn. Borders are frayed.

Country of Origin: Peru
Locale of Origin: Carhuamayo
Woven Structure: Tapestry
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Fair

26.4 x 29.9 in.
67 x 76 cm.

#peru #1960 #mantle #carhuamayo #quechua #tapestry

Cotton Wall Hanging

Small holes.

Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Condition: Good

39.0 x 13.4 in.
99 x 34 cm.

#wall hanging #supplementary weft #weft faced

Wool American Furnishing

Notice the initial lettering ’L.L“

Country of Origin: USA
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Applied tassels
Condition: Excellent

88.6 x 59.4 in.
225 x 151 cm.

#usa #furnishing #embroidery #twill

1940 Wool Mexican Table Mat From Coahuila

A lovely mid century Mexican textile from Coahuila. Red woolen section is made from handspun wool; Excellent use of variegated yarns in central tapestry. Knotted warps at extremities. Would make for a lovely wall hanging or table piece.

Condition: Fair vintage condition; some damage to center motif.

19.7 x 9 in
50 x 23 cm

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: Coahuila
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Object Local Name: Sarape
Condition: Fair

19.7 x 9.1 in.
50 x 23 cm.

#mexico #1940 #table mat #coahuila #tapestry #weft faced #sarape

19th Century Cotton Indian Wall Hanging From Masulipatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Constructed of two panels; India but maybe Persian

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Masulipatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Kalamkari
Object Local Name: Palampore
Natural Dyes: Indigo
Condition: Good ; Some slight age discoloration in the center area, otherwise very good antique condition.

99.2 x 71.3 in.
252 x 181 cm.

#india #19th century #wall hanging #kalamkari #plain weave #palampore

Late 19th Century Wool Shawl

Some whole in central field, revealing warps,

Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Condition: Fair; Many small holes

59.1 x 59.1 in.
150 x 150 cm.

#late 19th century #shawl #jacquard #twill

Mid 19th Century Wool American Table Mat

Felted wool; Several moth holes edges; black pattern is embossed

Country of Origin: USA
Woven Structure: Felt
Condition: Fair; Many holes, especially near one edge

106.3 x 55.1 in.
270 x 140 cm.

#usa #mid 19th century #table mat #felt

Mid 19th Century Wool Table Mat

Two stenciled employed, one for brown borders, the other for nested flowers (6 colors in all); some holes in border; pinked edges; rococo revival

Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Screen-printed
Condition: Good

67.7 x 65.7 in.
172 x 167 cm.

#mid 19th century #table mat #screen-printed #plain weave

Early 20th Century Cotton Mexican Shawl From Coahuila

Substantial damage; dry cleaned

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: Coahuila
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Fringe
Object Local Name: Sarape
Condition: Fair; Damaged, see photos

32.3 x 17.7 in.
82 x 45 cm.

#mexico #early 20th century #shawl #coahuila #tapestry #weft faced #sarape

1990 Acrylic Mestizo Peruvian Mantle

Center band inscription reads ”1996“ flanked by confronting birds. some holes. see photo

Country of Origin: Peru
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Object Local Name: Ushcata
Condition: Fair

35.0 x 28.7 in.
89 x 73 cm.

#peru #1990 #mantle #mestizo #tapestry #weft faced #ushcata

1940 Wool Mestizo Peruvian Carrying Cloth From Viques, Junin

Super fine naturally bright hand-spun sheep’s wool. Original length halved and joined together with vertical seam. Striped motifs called ”gusanos“. Brighter colored stripes possibly produced with commercial yarns. Some staining. many small holes. see photo

Country of Origin: Peru
Locale of Origin: Viques, Junin
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp stripe
Object Local Name: Lliclla
Condition: Fair

39.4 x 40.9 in.
100 x 104 cm.

#peru #1940 #carrying cloth #viques, junin #mestizo #warp faced #lliclla

1950 Wool Mestizo Peruvian Carrying Cloth From Viques, Junin

Two pieces of woven warp-faced striped cloth, halved and stitched together with embroidery. Wide variety of colored yarns employed. Striped motifs called ”gusanos“.Some fraying along edges. nultiple small holoes. see photo

Country of Origin: Peru
Locale of Origin: Viques, Junin
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Brocade
Object Local Name: Lliclla
Condition: Fair

41.7 x 49.6 in.
106 x 126 cm.

#peru #1950 #carrying cloth #viques, junin #mestizo #brocade #warp faced #lliclla

Early 21st Century Wool Quechua Peruvian Mantle From Yanqui, Colca, Arequipa

Major hole. Banded border embroidered by treadle machine. see foto

Country of Origin: Peru
Locale of Origin: Yanqui, Colca, Arequipa
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp faced
Embellishment: Applied band with embroidery
Condition: Fair

28.0 x 39.4 in.
71 x 100 cm.

#peru #early 21st century #mantle #quechua #warp faced

Mid 20th Century Wool Quechua Bolivian Apron From Chuquisaca, Tarabuco

Local name is ”aksu luto“ - worn as overskirt by women during mourning. Herringbone weave in part. frame loomed; badly damaged

Country of Origin: Bolivia
Locale of Origin: Chuquisaca, Tarabuco
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Complementary warp
Embellishment: Applied tubular woven band
Object Local Name: Aksu
Condition: Poor

31.5 x 42.1 in.
80 x 107 cm.

#bolivia #mid 20th century #apron #quechua #complementary warp #warp faced #aksu

Wool Mestizo Peruvian Carrying Cloth From Viques, Junin

Alpaca wool; Two pieces of warp-faced striped cloth with embroidered joint down selvage. Striped motifs called ”gusanos“. Some holes around edge and center seam. see photos

Country of Origin: Peru
Locale of Origin: Viques, Junin
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary warp stripe
Embellishment: Applied band edging
Object Local Name: Lliclla
Condition: Fair

34.3 x 41.3 in.
87 x 105 cm.

#peru #carrying cloth #viques, junin #mestizo #warp faced #lliclla

1950 Silk Uzbek Afghan Wall Hanging From Korak Region, Formerly Tashkurgan, Northern Afghanistan

Pieced mosaic; some pieces are silk ikat; silk cotton called ”adras“; notice the subtle hand embroidery; ’Korak’ means mosaic in Central Asia.

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Korak region, formerly Tashkurgan, Northern Afghanistan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Appliqué
Object Local Name: Korak
Condition: Poor; Some tears in places especially in the back lining; damaged fragile condition; see photographs for more detail.

39.0 x 42.1 in.
99 x 107 cm.

#afghanistan #1950 #wall hanging #uzbek #appliqu #plain weave #korak

Wool Fragment

Fair condition; partial detachment of woven metallic trim; fraying, disarranged fringe; some loss of wool warp

Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Embellishment: Supplemenary weft patterning; wool and cotton fringe; metallic thread weft
Condition: Fair

15.4 x 12.2 in.
39 x 31 cm.

#fragment #warp stripe #twill

Mid 20th Century Wool Quechua/ Aymara Bolivian Belt From Potosi

Notice the motif of the S-shaped snake found also in ancient Peruvian textiles from the South Coast.

Country of Origin: Bolivia
Locale of Origin: Potosi
Woven Structure: Doublecloth, Warp faced
Condition: Good

49.6 x 3.5 in.
126 x 9 cm.

#bolivia #mid 20th century #belt #potosi #quechua aymara

Early 20th Century Wool Ottoman Moroccan Pillow Cover

Wool pillow cover; fair condition -- small hole, some staining.

Country of Origin: Morocco
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Condition: Fair

9.8 x 28.5 in.
25 x 72.5 cm.

#morocco #early 20th century #pillow cover #ottoman #tapestry

1885-1900 Wool American Fragment From Pennsylvania

US?

Country of Origin: USA
Locale of Origin: Pennsylvania
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Patchwork
Condition: Excellent

75.6 x 74.4 in.
192 x 189 cm.

#usa #1885-1900 #fragment #pennsylvania #patchwork #plain weave

1924 American Quilt

Country of Origin: USA

78.7 x 70.9 in.
200 x 180 cm.

#usa #1924 #quilt

1960 Wool Mestizo Peruvian Carrying Cloth

Two pieces of woven warp-faced striped cloth of unequal widths joined by embroidery along selvage. Both sides contain stripes with letters in a warp-faced compound weave. many small holes

Country of Origin: Peru
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Object Local Name: Lliclla
Condition: Fair; Many holes

46.1 x 48.0 in.
117 x 122 cm.

#peru #1960 #carrying cloth #mestizo #warp stripe #warp faced #lliclla

Awakatek, Mam, K’iche’, Chalchitek, Ladino Guatemalan Sash From Aguacatán, Huehuetenango

Country of Origin: Guatemala
Locale of Origin: Aguacatán, Huehuetenango

59.1 x 3.9 in.
150 x 10 cm.

#guatemala #sash

Cotton Iranian Fragment From Indo-Persian

Cloth is fragile; some mends, some holes.

Country of Origin: Iran
Locale of Origin: Indo-Persian
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Block print
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Fair

48.0 x 17.7 in.
122 x 45 cm.

#iran #fragment #indo-persian #block print #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Kerek, Tuban, East Java

Lobster and floral motifs are Chinese-inspired; tulis batik.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Kerek, Tuban, East Java
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

41.3 x 100.0 in.
105 x 254 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

1920 Cotton Peranakan Indonesian Skirt From Pekalongan, North Java

Signed in the corner by ”Vanzuylen;” tulis batik; these patterns catered to the Chinese as they preferred a lighter, pastel range of colors.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Pekalongan, North Java
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Sarong
Condition: Excellent

40.9 x 72.4 in.
104 x 184 cm.

#indonesia #1920 #skirt #peranakan #batik #plain weave #sarong

Early 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Lasem, North Java Coast

North Java for export to Jambi - the market in Sumatra favored skirts featuring the two ends with tumpal designs amd the main field with geometric repeat medallions - strong resemblance to sembagi textiles that were imported into Sumatra from India; cap batik.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Lasem, North Java Coast
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

44.9 x 88.2 in.
114 x 224 cm.

#indonesia #early 20th century #skirt #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Indramayu, North Java Coast

Restrained use of mengkudu red and indigo blue is characteristic of batik from Indramayu; so is the dot-like pattern to fill in background space and marine life motifs; cap and tulis batik; large liquid stain in the middle.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Indramayu, North Java Coast
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Fair

41.3 x 90.6 in.
105 x 230 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Solo, Central Java

Tulis batik.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Solo, Central Java
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

41.3 x 92.1 in.
105 x 234 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #solo, central java #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Ceribon, North Java Coast

Tulis batik

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Ceribon, North Java Coast
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good ; Slight staining

40.6 x 86.6 in.
103 x 220 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

Early 20th Century Silk European Shawl

Very fine details of technique, including warp-faced patterns on selvedges and weft-faced ornamental bands

Good antique condition. Some wear (clumping/ knotting) of fringe; a few small losses of brocading threads.


Country of Origin: Europe
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Brocade

23.2 x 102.4 in.
59 x 260 cm.

#europe #early 20th century #shawl #brocade #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Solo, Central Java

Cap and tulis batik.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Solo, Central Java
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Sarong
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

42.1 x 89.8 in.
107 x 228 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #solo, central java #batik #plain weave #sarong

Mid 20th Century Cotton Peranakan Indonesian Fragment From Pekalongan, North Java Coast

Richly detailed; cap and tulis batik; one tear.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Pekalongan, North Java Coast
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good

40.6 x 50.4 in.
103 x 128 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #fragment #peranakan #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

Early 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Lasem, North Java Coast

The deep red hue is characteristic of the batik from Lasem; staining in central panel; cap batik.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Lasem, North Java Coast
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good

41.7 x 105.5 in.
106 x 268 cm.

#indonesia #early 20th century #skirt #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

First Half 20th Century Cotton Lakai Afghan Wall Hanging From Northern Region

Suzani embroidery; stitches used include Bukhara couching; constructed in two panels; color discoloration in certain areas.

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Northern region
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Condition: Good

23.2 x 63.0 in.
59 x 160 cm.

#afghanistan #wall hanging #northern region #lakai #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Pekalongan, North Coast Java

The unusual color of the background can be attributed to the use of chemical dyes; and the process called ”coletan“ by which the motif is drawn and filled in by painting with dye, then is sealed off with wax so that the background can be dip-dyed; cap batik.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Pekalongan, North Coast Java
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Sarong
Condition: Excellent

42.1 x 99.2 in.
107 x 252 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #batik #plain weave #sarong

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Kerek, Tuban, East Java

Slight staining; some edges are torn; tulis batik.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Kerek, Tuban, East Java
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good

41.3 x 94.5 in.
105 x 240 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #batik #weft faced #kain panjang

1930 Cotton French Wall Hanging

Pelmut for window or headboard. Typical art deco style of just 3 flat colors like a hand screened print. thistle pattern.
Fair antique condition; some staining, scattering of small holes on the center front; holes and staining on lining.

Country of Origin: France
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Screen-printed
Embellishment: Applied Fringe
Condition: Fair

44.5 x 68.9 in.
113 x 175 cm.

#france #1930 #wall hanging #screen-printed #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Skirt From Yogyakarta, Central Java

Cap and tulis batik. note damage on foto

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Yogyakarta, Central Java
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Sarong
Natural Dyes: Indigo and soga brown
Condition: Good

40.9 x 86.6 in.
104 x 220 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #skirt #batik #plain weave #sarong

1840-49 Silk French Shawl From Lyon

A masterfully woven triangular cream-colored silk taffeta shawl with woven geometric patterns and space-dyed (Chiné) multicolor florals. Lightly padded, with pieced silk lining; 9“ long silk fringe ends.
Good-fair antique condition; approx 2 cm wide hole; faint staining; small holes/stains on lining.

Country of Origin: France
Locale of Origin: Lyon
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Pattern Technique(s): Chiné
Embellishment: Applied knotted fringe
Condition: Good

33.1 x 96.1 in.
84 x 244 cm.

#france #1840-49 #shawl #lyon #chin #jacquard

Early 20th Century Cotton Peranakan Indonesian Skirt From Java

Java batik.

Fair vintage condition; soiling/staining throughout; one 2 cm long hole; several smaller holes; tears at one end have been patched with webbing.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Java
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Batik
Object Local Name: Kain panjang
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Fair

42.1 x 37.4 in.
107 x 95 cm.

#indonesia #early 20th century #skirt #java #peranakan #batik #plain weave #kain panjang

First Half 20th Century Cotton Lakai Uzbek Afghan Panel From Northern Region

This panel features fine polychrome cross-stitch embroidery; notice the edging fabric is an ”adras“ and a Russian printed cloth.

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Northern region
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Object Local Name: Segusha
Condition: Excellent

13.0 x 22.0 in.
33 x 56 cm.

#afghanistan #panel #northern region #lakai uzbek #embroidery #plain weave #segusha

Fragment

13.8 x 5.9 in.
35 x 15 cm.

#fragment

Chinese Rank Badge

Country of Origin: China

9.4 x 9.8 in.
24 x 25 cm.

#china #rank badge

Fragment

13.4 x 7.9 in.
34 x 20 cm.

#fragment

European Fragment

Country of Origin: Europe

12.6 x 10.6 in.
32 x 27 cm.

#europe #fragment

Silk Bag

Woven Structure: Satin
Embellishment: Applied macrame layer with fringe
Condition: Excellent

10.2 x 7.9 in.
26 x 20 cm.

#bag #satin

Chinese Bag

Country of Origin: China
Condition: Good

6.7 x 5.5 in.
17 x 14 cm.

#china #bag

American Bag

Iroquios?

Country of Origin: USA
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery

28.3 x 11.0 in.
72 x 28 cm.

#usa #bag #embroidery

Bag

11.4 x 9.1 in.
29 x 23 cm.

#bag

Chinese Wall Hanging

Country of Origin: China

45.3 x 18.5 in.
115 x 47 cm.

#china #wall hanging

Chinese Wall Hanging

Country of Origin: China

45.3 x 18.5 in.
115 x 47 cm.

#china #wall hanging

Late 19th Century American Fragment

The Mikado created a fad

Country of Origin: USA

29.1 x 28.3 in.
74 x 72 cm.

#usa #late 19th century #fragment

1919 American Souvenir

Country of Origin: USA

13.0 x 14.6 in.
33 x 37 cm.

#usa #1919 #souvenir

Early 20th Century Cotton Pashtun Afghan Face Veil From Kandahar

Kandahari ”Khamak“ embroidery (counted-thread technique) consisting of varied geometric patterns worked satin stitch with silk thread; several tears/holes in border and central field; modest repairs in worn regions; stained

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Kandahar
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Applied band edging
Object Local Name: Hijab
Condition: Poor

38.2 x 21.3 in.
97 x 54 cm.

#afghanistan #early 20th century #face veil #kandahar #pashtun #embroidery #plain weave #hijab

Mid 20th Century Cotton Indonesian Shoulder Cloth From Central Timor

Note the human figures and tree motifs.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Locale of Origin: Central Timor
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp ikat
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Object Local Name: Selendang
Condition: Excellent

86.2 x 29.1 in.
219 x 74 cm.

#indonesia #mid 20th century #shoulder cloth #central timor #warp ikat #warp faced #selendang

Mid 20th Century Silk Jewish Uzbeki Head Scarf From Bukhara

Silk shoyi; Three strips joined together with embroidery stitch; some tears in lower register

Country of Origin: Uzbekistan
Locale of Origin: Bukhara
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Object Local Name: Pokryvala
Condition: Good

57.1 x 30.3 in.
145 x 77 cm.

#uzbekistan #mid 20th century #head scarf #bukhara #jewish #weft stripe #plain weave #pokryvala

Mid 19th Century Cotton British Shawl

Imitation paisley textile, opposing diagonal corners decorated with boteh motifs

Country of Origin: U.K.
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Block print
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Fair; Dotted with tiny holes

41.7 x 40.2 in.
106 x 102 cm.

#uk #mid 19th century #shawl #block print #plain weave

Mid 20th Century Silk Jewish Uzbeki Head Scarf From Bukhara

Silk shoyi

Country of Origin: Uzbekistan
Locale of Origin: Bukhara
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft stripe
Object Local Name: Pokryvala
Condition: Good

58.7 x 29.1 in.
149 x 74 cm.

#uzbekistan #mid 20th century #head scarf #bukhara #jewish #weft stripe #plain weave #pokryvala

Tapa Barkcloth Wall Hanging

Many holes; center is very worn / temporarily placed in wool bin (Aug 2019) to avoid further folding delicate material.

Woven Structure: Non-woven
Pattern Technique(s): Painted
Condition: Poor

162.2 x 71.7 in.
412 x 182 cm.

#wall hanging #painted #non-woven

Mid 19th Century Cotton British Sampler

Example of Berlin wool work sampler; examples Irish embroidery motifs; use of straight, tent, eye, fishbone, cross, and beadwork techniques. The almost psychedelic, scalloped Berlin-like embroidery patterns are very unique; one edge bears embroiderer’s initial ”D?” and the year ”??02“, likely 1902

Country of Origin: U.K.
Woven Structure: Gauze
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Condition: Good

87.4 x 5.5 in.
222 x 14 cm.

#uk #mid 19th century #sampler #embroidery #gauze

Mid 19th Century Wool Indian Shawl From Srinagar, Kashmir

Notice the gates on all four sides of the pattern. small holes; central section has been reinforced.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Srinagar, Kashmir
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Condition: Fair

66.1 x 66.1 in.
168 x 168 cm.

#india #mid 19th century #shawl #srinagar, kashmir #weft compound twill #twill

Mid 20th Century Wool Berber Tunisian Shawl From Douz, Kebili Governorate

Locally known as ”bakhnug;” is a textile with an indigo field with one central rectangular panel of white zig-zag and pendant motifs, with geometric borders; full discoloration of the white threads from the blue indigo dye of the background.

Country of Origin: Tunisia
Locale of Origin: Douz, Kebili governorate
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Supplementary weft
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Object Local Name: Bakhnug
Natural Dyes: Indigo
Condition: Good ; 1 tiny hole

73.2 x 37.4 in.
186 x 95 cm.

#tunisia #mid 20th century #shawl #berber #supplementary weft #plain weave #bakhnug

1960 Cotton Bhatt Indian Turban/pagri From Ajmer, Rajasthan

Probably worn during festivities; malmal cotton that is very soft, light and thin; mothara (checked) lehariya pattern; tie-dyed on two diagonal patterns.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Ajmer, Rajasthan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Tie-dye
Object Local Name: Sāfā
Condition: Excellent

700.8 x 7.5 in.
1780 x 19 cm.

#india #1960 #turbanpagri #ajmer, rajasthan #bhatt #tie-dye #plain weave #sf

1860-70 Cotton European Wall Hanging

Faded piece; reversible square shawl; one small hole

Country of Origin: Europe
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Embellishment: Applied tassels
Condition: Good

65.4 x 63.8 in.
166 x 162 cm.

#europe #1860-70 #wall hanging #jacquard

Mid 19th Century Wool French Shawl

A richly colored antique French shawl with elaborate printed floral motifs and border.

Country of Origin: France
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Printed
Embellishment: Applied wool fringe
Condition: Good ; One stain & some damage as pictured

63.0 x 63.0 in.
160 x 160 cm.

#france #mid 19th century #shawl #printed #twill

American Shawl

Large 19th century American wool lap robe with a reversible woven design.

Country of Origin: USA
Condition: Good ; Several small spots which show lighter on the dark side of the cloth but not on the reverse

60.6 x 63.4 in.
154 x 161 cm.

#usa #shawl

Late 18th Century Wool Indian Fragment From Kashmir

Shawl borders

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Kashmir
Woven Structure: Twill, Tapestry
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good ; Some darned areas

52.8 x 15.0 in.
134 x 38 cm.

#india #late 18th century #fragment #kashmir #weft compound twill #twill, tapestry

1940 Wool Mexican Table Mat From Coahuila

Use of variegated yarns in central tapestry section.

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: Coahuila
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Object Local Name: Sarape
Condition: Excellent ; Two very small holes

32.7 x 15.0 in.
83 x 38 cm.

#mexico #1940 #table mat #coahuila #tapestry #weft faced #sarape

Late 19th Century Wool French Shawl

Presence of aniline dye; small holes, ink stains and discoloration at folds

Country of Origin: France
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Printed
Embellishment: Applied Fringe
Condition: Fair; Many small holes

64.6 x 65.4 in.
164 x 166 cm.

#france #late 19th century #shawl #printed #plain weave

Mid 19th Century Wool British Shawl From Norwich

Small tears and small spots; signs of wear visible; printed shawl.

Country of Origin: U.K.
Locale of Origin: Norwich
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Block print
Condition: Good

64.6 x 64.6 in.
164 x 164 cm.

#uk #mid 19th century #shawl #norwich #block print #twill

Early 20th Century Cotton Mexican Shawl From Coahuila

Manufacturer: J.L Legorreta; no fringe; wonderful, striking contrast between black and multicolor areas

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: Coahuila
Woven Structure: Weft faced
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Object Local Name: Sarape
Condition: Excellent ; Four tiny holes; otherwise very good condition

48.0 x 22.0 in.
122 x 56 cm.

#mexico #early 20th century #shawl #coahuila #tapestry #weft faced #sarape

Cotton Tzotzil Mexican Tunic From San Andres, Larrainzar, Chiapas

Backstrap. cf:
http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/exhibitions/mexico2/gallery2_11.html

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: San Andres, Larrainzar, Chiapas
Object Local Name: Huipil
Condition: Fair; Contains a few holes & stains

22.8 x 37.0 in.
58 x 94 cm.

#mexico #tunic #tzotzil #huipil

Wool Scarf

59.1 x 9.8 in.
150 x 25 cm.

#scarf

Fragment

26.4 x 26.0 in.
67 x 66 cm.

#fragment

19th Century Silk Indian Shawl

Some damage at edges and some small holes; otherwise good condition

Country of Origin: India
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Condition: Good

128.0 x 63.4 in.
325 x 161 cm.

#india #19th century #shawl #tapestry #twill

Mid 20th Century Wool Quechua Peruvian Poncho From Puno Highlands

Alpaca wool

Country of Origin: Peru
Locale of Origin: Puno Highlands
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Embellishment: Applied band with embroidery
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Excellent

65.0 x 66.9 in.
165 x 170 cm.

#peru #mid 20th century #poncho #puno highlands #quechua #warp stripe #warp faced

1960 Silk British Shawl From Norwich

Slight staining and small spots; tassels on all four corners.

Country of Origin: U.K.
Locale of Origin: Norwich
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Block print
Embellishment: Applied Fringe
Condition: Good

61.4 x 59.8 in.
156 x 152 cm.

#uk #1960 #shawl #norwich #block print #plain weave

Wool Socks

Nice technique

Condition: Poor; See fotos for damage

29.5 x 7.5 in.
75 x 19 cm.

#socks

Mid 20th Century Cotton Uzbek Afghan Wall Hanging From Korak Region, Formerly Tashkurgan, Northern Afghanistan

Pieced mosaic locally called Korak; some pieces are of Russian printed cotton textiles for trade, others of local ikat

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Korak region, formerly Tashkurgan, Northern Afghanistan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Patchwork
Embellishment: Applied band with embroidery
Object Local Name: Korak
Condition: Good ; Many of the ikat pieces are distressed

29.5 x 26.8 in.
75 x 68 cm.

#afghanistan #mid 20th century #wall hanging #uzbek #patchwork #plain weave #korak

1930 Wool Shawl

Design consists of four pattern quadrants repeated in rotating orientations;

Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Screen-printed
Embellishment: Warp and weft ends form fringes
Condition: Good ; Many small holes

89.0 x 51.2 in.
226 x 130 cm.

#1930 #shawl #screen-printed #twill

Mid 19th Century Wool Indian Sash From Srinagar, Kashmir

”rafugar“ assembled piecework of type common to this period; double interlock.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Srinagar, Kashmir
Woven Structure: Twill, Tapestry
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Embellishment: Embroidery
Object Local Name: Kani
Condition: Excellent

100.0 x 16.9 in.
254 x 43 cm.

#india #mid 19th century #sash #srinagar, kashmir #weft compound twill #twill, tapestry #kani

Mid 19th Century Cotton French Shawl From Lyon

Loose threads and tears in fabric

Country of Origin: France
Locale of Origin: Lyon
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Condition: Fair

63.0 x 64.2 in.
160 x 163 cm.

#france #mid 19th century #shawl #lyon #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Cotton Paiwan Taiwanese Shawl From Yi Hsiang

Indigo. 3 panels joined vertically.worn on head for mourning. may include ramie?? diamonds represent snakes. first image & 4th show the reverse

Country of Origin: Taiwan
Locale of Origin: Yi Hsiang
Woven Structure: Supplementary weft
Pattern Technique(s): Woven
Natural Dyes: Yes
Condition: Good ; One 2 mm stain; embroidery is intact and pattern is clear

24.0 x 32.3 in.
61 x 82 cm.

#taiwan #mid 20th century #shawl #yi hsiang #paiwan #woven #supplementary weft

Mid 19th Century Wool Indian Shawl From Srinagar, Kashmir

Tear in center; gates only on the two short edges of the piece.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Srinagar, Kashmir
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Condition: Fair

68.5 x 66.1 in.
174 x 168 cm.

#india #mid 19th century #shawl #srinagar, kashmir #weft compound twill #twill

Early 20th Century Cotton Berber/Jew Fragment From Fez

Very neat work. chain stitch


Locale of Origin: Fez
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Condition: Fair

19.7 x 14.6 in.
50 x 37 cm.

#early 20th century #fragment #fez #berberjew #plain weave

19th Century Cotton Bhatt Indian Turban/pagri From Barmer, Rajasthan

Unopened turban piece; probably to be worn during festivities; malmal cotton that is very soft, light and thin; gandadar (striped) lehariya pattern; probably dyed with kachcha colours (fugitive colours) and thus has more value having been crafted with the finest workmanship.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Barmer, Rajasthan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Tie-dye
Object Local Name: Sāfā

185.8 x 4.7 in.
472 x 12 cm.

#india #19th century #turbanpagri #barmer, rajasthan #bhatt #tie-dye #plain weave #sf

Early 20th Century Wool Baloch Iranian Jacket From Balochistan

Goat hair; adolescent boy’s jacket; constructed out of many panels stitched together using unusual embroidery bands that can be seen on reverse; these embroidery stitches

Country of Origin: Iran
Locale of Origin: Balochistan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Embroidered edging
Natural Dyes: Indigo?
Condition: Good ; Small areas of moth damage on back side; front is fine; tearing at the collar.

39.4 x 63.8 in.
100 x 162 cm.

#iran #early 20th century #jacket #balochistan #baloch #embroidery #plain weave

19th Century Cotton Bhatt Indian Turban/pagri From Barmer, Rajasthan

Dull in colour because it is worn during mourning; salaidar (striped) lehariya pattern; note the bundi (dot) pattern between the striped pattern; malmal cotton that is very soft, light and thin;

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Barmer, Rajasthan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Tie-dye
Object Local Name: Sāfā

633.9 x 6.7 in.
1610 x 17 cm.

#india #19th century #turbanpagri #barmer, rajasthan #bhatt #tie-dye #plain weave #sf

Early 19th Century Wool Indian Shawl From Srinagar, Kashmir

Notice applied border. pattern imitates a moon shawl. Good condition, with some darned repairs.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Srinagar, Kashmir
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Condition: Good

62.2 x 66.1 in.
158 x 168 cm.

#india #early 19th century #shawl #srinagar, kashmir #weft compound twill #plain weave

20th Century Wool Albanian Catholic Serbian Apron From Kosovo And Metohija Or Srem

Made from goat wool

Country of Origin: Serbia
Locale of Origin: Kosovo and Metohija or Srem
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Embellishment: Edgings
Condition: Excellent ; One tiny hole

34.3 x 15.4 in.
87 x 39 cm.

#serbia #20th century #apron #albanian catholic #embroidery #plain weave

1960 Cotton Indian Turban/pagri From Jaipur, Rajasthan

Probably worn during festivities; malmal cotton that is very soft, light and thin; gandadar (zigzag) lehariya pattern and bundi (dot) pattern; probably dyed with kachcha colours (fugitive colours) and thus have more value having been crafted with the finest workmanship.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Tie-dye
Object Local Name: Sāfā

653.5 x 5.5 in.
1660 x 14 cm.

#india #1960 #turbanpagri #jaipur, rajasthan #tie-dye #plain weave #sf

19th Century Wool Indian Scarf From Kashmir

The pattern border along one side of the piece is jacquard woven; consists of two sections pieced together; minute holes in the fabric.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Kashmir
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Condition: Excellent

55.5 x 23.6 in.
141 x 60 cm.

#india #19th century #scarf #kashmir #weft compound twill #twill

Mid 19th Century Wool British Shawl From Scotland

Small tears and holes along the edge; tiny holes in the center.

Country of Origin: U.K.
Locale of Origin: Scotland
Woven Structure: Jacquard
Condition: Good

135.4 x 61.4 in.
344 x 156 cm.

#uk #mid 19th century #shawl #scotland #jacquard

Mid 20th Century Wool Lakai Afghan Fragment From Northern Region

Suzani embroidery - stitches used are cross stitch for the applied edging and kesdi and chain stitches; few holes in the top fabric. moth loss and burns

Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Locale of Origin: Northern region
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Condition: Poor

12.6 x 16.1 in.
32 x 41 cm.

#afghanistan #mid 20th century #fragment #northern region #lakai #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 19th Century Silk French Shawl From Paris

Paisley shawl; small holes in the center; staining at the corner; medium hole in the border

Country of Origin: France
Locale of Origin: Paris
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Jacquard
Embellishment: Warp ends form fringe
Condition: Good

127.6 x 59.1 in.
324 x 150 cm.

#france #mid 19th century #shawl #paris #jacquard #twill

1920s Cotton Mexican Shawl From Coahuila

”Dr. M. Long“ woven inscription -- very large piece custom made; dazzling central motif; several small holes, one larger 1“ hole; pyramid shaped patterning within white stripes; central motif overlaps with variegated stripe design.

Country of Origin: Mexico
Locale of Origin: Coahuila
Woven Structure: Tapestry
Pattern Technique(s): Tapestry
Embellishment: Fringe
Object Local Name: Sarape
Condition: Excellent ; One hole as shown in photographs; some damage to fringe. very tight weave

77.6 x 35.8 in.
197 x 91 cm.

#mexico #1920s #shawl #coahuila #tapestry #sarape

Early 20th Century Cotton Sodha, Rajput And Meghwal Indian Scarf From Kutch, GUjarat

Pakko style of embroidery; ’pakko’ literally translates to ’solid’ in reference to the stitches; outlines are created by chain stitch, and the filling is done with a dense buttonhole stitch with a slightly raised level.

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Kutch, GUjarat
Woven Structure: Plain weave
Pattern Technique(s): Embroidery
Condition: Excellent

57.5 x 9.4 in.
146 x 24 cm.

#india #early 20th century #scarf #kutch, gujarat #embroidery #plain weave

Mid 19th Century Wool Indian Fragment From Srinagar, Kashmir

Fringed gate

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Srinagar, Kashmir
Woven Structure: Twill
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Condition: Excellent

63.0 x 59.8 in.
160 x 152 cm.

#india #mid 19th century #fragment #srinagar, kashmir #weft compound twill #twill

18th Century Wool Indian Fragment From Srinagar, Kashmir

Shatoosh wool; note that it is backed onto a lining; patched in places. kani means twill tapestry woven. very early motif combining Persian & Mughal, says John Irwin

Country of Origin: India
Locale of Origin: Srinagar, Kashmir
Woven Structure: Kani
Pattern Technique(s): Weft compound twill
Condition: Excellent

15.6 x 11.6 in.
39.5 x 29.5 cm.

#india #18th century #fragment #srinagar, kashmir #weft compound twill #kani

1960 Cotton Mestizo Peruvian Carrying Cloth

Two pieces of warp-faced striped cloth with embroidered joint down selvage. Woven with commercial yarns on a backstrap loom. Applied border has been finely woven in warp stripes. Impeccable condition.

Country of Origin: Peru
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Brocade
Embellishment: Applied custom-woven border
Object Local Name: Lliclla
Condition: Excellent

41.3 x 43.3 in.
105 x 110 cm.

#peru #1960 #carrying cloth #mestizo #brocade #warp faced #lliclla

18th Century Wool Peruvian Poncho

Alpaca; Backstrap woven. Two pieces reinforced at ends of head slit. Some fraying. Side seams joined.

Country of Origin: Peru
Woven Structure: Warp faced
Pattern Technique(s): Warp stripe
Natural Dyes: Cochineal
Condition: Good

29.5 x 13.4 in.
75 x 34 cm.

#peru #18th century #poncho #warp stripe #warp faced