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1. Black Kira. This handsome textile is a traditional woman’s wrap-around dress known as kira in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The solid black background sets the stage for a dazzling array of colorful geometric designs |
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2. Wool Kira.
This handsome textile is made of hothra jalo which means, Mongolian weaving with rainbow. The hand loomed woolen cloth is produced in Tibet but highly valued in Bhutan and northern India, regions that share many cultural affinities including their strong Buddhist faith. |
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3. Timor Weaving.
This fascinating textile is part of the elaborate costume of an Atoni warrior from the Indonesian island of Timor. It is known in the culture as pilu saluf, woven in colorful cotton and features twining, a technique often used in warrior’s costume throughout SE Asia.
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4. Tapestry Weave Skirt. This elegant silk skirt was worn for ceremonial occasions by an elite Bamar woman of Mandalay,Burma at the turn of the 19th C. Shades of pink were quite popular in the last court of Burma and is still a favorite of women today. |
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5. Jumlo from Kohistan. This richly embellished woman's tunic was created by a skilled embroiderer of Indus Kohistan. |
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6. Baby Carrier from Vietnam. This richly embroidered baby carrier features batik as well. |
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7. Needlework Hat from Pakistan. This exquisite hat comes from Hunza in Northern Pakistan |
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8. SE Asian Tribal Skirt. This dramatic tubular beaded skirt is from S. Laos. |
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9. Turkmen Woman's Cap. Charming tribal textile art from the Turkmen tradition. |
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10. White Kira . Exceptional kushutara from the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan |
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11. Kirghiz Woman's Hat . This handsome textile is a traditional woman’s embroidered hat from Kirghizistan |
