Textile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3048/20

Rectangular textile with sections of embroidery. The fabric of the textile is cream coloured and stiff. Along one corner there is a large triangular section of embroidery which consists of a white mesh background and a floral pattern embroidered in light white thread which has become discoloured to a light brown shade. The outer edge of the embroidery in the corner is scalloped and consists of joined loops. The main body of the embroidery is a large floral design. On the other half of the textile is a large section of embroidery, which consists of two mirror image designs with large flower patterns and scalloped, looped edges. Unintelligible, light marks in pencil on edges of all three sections of embroidery.


  • Type of Item textile
  • Culture Filipino
  • Material pineapple fibre, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 200.2 cm, width 93.2 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 texttiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3048/0020