Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3080/57

Small silk hat with a pointed top. Hat has four sides, now folded flat on opposing sides. The bottom of the hat has a black brim and the exterior is a plum colour. The interior is lined with a brown plaid patterned fabric. All sides are decorated with an embroidered design with the outline of a green leaf in the centre, encircled by repeating red and white fine lines.


  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Uyghur
  • Material silk fibre, wool fibre
  • Measurements height 15.2 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 3.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Ronald Klein
  • Received from Ronald Klein

  • Made in Kashgar

  • Collection Date during 1998
  • Ownership Date before September 13, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on September 13, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3080/0057