Material Matters
November 6- 13, 1999
Commons Gallery, Art Building: University of Hawaii @ Manoa
Bamboo Vest: Deung Guri, Koreen undergarmet made of finely split bamboo. Worn in the summertime under silk to permit circulation of air. |
19th Century Ainu robe: woven from elm bark with applique
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Shepards Boots: Tire, Turkey - 1977, handmade from camel's leather |
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Snow Boots: To ho Ku (Japan, 1960's), woven straw and red cotton fabric boots |
Choli: Upper body cover from India, hand loomed and hand embroidered; made from 10 pieces of fabric hand stitched together. |
Gat: (top), hat worn by Korean scholars, made of fine bamboo and horse hair Tiger Hat: (bottom) China, Ching Dynasty: 1875 - worn by boys until ~ 5 years, provided spiritural protection: |
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Turkish Woman's Prayer Scarf: 19th Century - patterns created by tying metal pieces (staples) into fabric for decoration |
Hmong Skirt: New Years skirt, resist dyed pattern with indigo dye, counted cross stitch border |
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Shepard Coat: Tire, Turkey - 1977, madefor a young boy |
New Guinea String Skirt: New Guinea, 20th Century |
Tanniko: 20th century Maori skirt: handwoven flax skirt worn by female dancers - this non-loom weaving technique was developed first by the Maori people. |
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Afghani Dress: Afghanistan, 20th Century |
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Aegean Dress: Izmir Turkey - 19th Century |
Egyptian Tent Panel: Cairo, Egypt - 19th Century, appliqued design |