Textile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3048/18

Large rectangular embroidered textile, cream coloured and stiffened. Two large sections of embroidery cover the majority of the textile and consist of a white mesh background with light coloured thread woven in a floral design. The floral patterns extend from a bottom border upwards to form a decorative point. Around this point are scattered flower and vine embroideries.


  • Type of Item textile
  • Culture Filipino
  • Material silk fibre, pineapple fibre
  • Measurements height 118.2 cm, width 92.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Julia Tecson, Miguel Tecson
  • Received from Miguel Tecson

  • Made in Manila

  • Creation Date between 1950 and 1962
  • Ownership Date before January 27, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on January 27, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3048/0018