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Bridal Robe (Hwarot) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Silk: satin weave; embroidery; paper edging on neck and sleeves. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Explore mantle (early 1890s) by House of Worth: materials, catalogue facts and collection credit from the Met's Costume Institute.
Ornament from a Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 400s–600s CE, Linen, undyed; wool, dyed; tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Alb at the Cleveland Museum of Art: Embroidered Linen: 1600s; Lace Flounce: 1700s, Plain weave linen embroidered in gold and silver; linen bobbin lace (Point d’Angleterre a Reseau). Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collec
Wine bearers in landscape, from a robe at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1525–50, Silk: lampas. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Loin Cloth "Pha nung" or Cloth for Wrapped Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s-early 1900s, tabby weave, mordant resist and batik; cotton. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Back Skirt/Sitting Pad (negbe) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: by 1928, Plant fibers and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Back Skirt/Sitting Pad (negbe) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: by 1928, Plant fibers and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Back Skirt / Sitting Pad (negbe) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: before 1929, Plant fibers and dye. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Sandals (mitalawanda / mitawanda) or Clogs (kiatu cha mti) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1800s, Wood and glass beads. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Base for a sandal (mtalawanda / mtawanda) or Clog (kiatu cha mti) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c 1800s, Wood. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Peg (msuruaki) for a Sandal (mtalawanda / mtawanda) or Clog (kiatu cha mti) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c 1800s, Wood and glass beads. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Woman’s Two-Piece Dress (Biil’éé) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1880–85, Wool: tapestry weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Pair of Shoes at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1850–1932, Abacá fiber: macramé knotted lace. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Man's Morning Coat at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1700–1750, cotton: tabby weave, resist-dyed (mordant resist and batik); applied gold leaf. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Lampas with heraldry of Castile and León, from a royal Christian robe at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1200–1325, lampas: silk and gold thread. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Striped Silk from a Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1400s, silk; lampas weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Gold-Thread Embroidered Garment for a Woman at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, silk, velvet; gold- and silver-thread: bands, cords, couched embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Cope at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1500s, Silk. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragment, Part of an Ornament from a Garment at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 400s, tabby weave with inwoven tapestry ornament, linen and wool. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Placket and Cuffs at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Velvet, cotton. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Placket at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Velvet, cotton. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Cuff at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Velvet, satin, glass beads. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Cuff at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s, Velvet, satin, glass beads. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragment from Funeral Garment or Pall at the Cleveland Museum of Art: before 1958, Silk: lampas weave, brocaded. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragment from Funeral Garment or Pall at the Cleveland Museum of Art: before 1966, Silk: compound tabby. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragment from a funeral garment or pall at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1649–1955 (radiocarbon date, 95% probability), Silk: lampas weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Nō Costume (Nuihaku) with Blossoming Trees and Flowers at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1675–99, embroidery, silk and applied gold leaf on silk ground. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Scarf at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Probably cotton and silver-plated copper foil. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Headpiece (nlo-o-ngo) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, Plant fibers, cloth, hair, cowrie shells, buttons, upholstery studs, and thread. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Uncut Robe at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1890s, Silk, embroidered; gauze weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Uncut Robe: Sleeve Panel at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1890s, embroidered silk, gauze weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Uncut Robe: Proper Right Front and Back Panel at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1890s, embroidered silk, gauze weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Uncut Robe: Proper Left Front and Back Panel at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1890s, embroidered silk, gauze weave. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Boy's Vest at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1880, beadwork. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Semi-formal Court Robe (Jifu) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1700s, Silk: satin weave; silk and metal thread: embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Tapis (Garment) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s, tabby weave, warp ikat; cotton / embroidery; silk. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragments from a Garment with Inscription at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1900s, Silk: lampas weave, brocaded. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Buddhist Priest's Ceremonial Robe at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1400s, silk and gold thread; embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fragment from a Garment (smaller fragment, outer layer) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 900s, weft-faced compound twill, silk. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.