Hat
MOA: University of British Columbia
3080/91
Round hat with metal applique. Sideband has four groups of embroidered flowers. Linear metal applique with coin-like ends hang past brim and alternates with beads vertically along sideband. Cone-shaped metal applique pieces are attached horizontally at the sideband-crown seam. Linear metal applique with engraved details alternate with vertical rows of multicoloured beads around crown. Centre of crown features tiered metal piece with inset plastic jewel. Back flap features geometric and floral embroidery ending in low point with two rows of alternating beads, and coin-like metal pieces on bottom corners.
- Type of Item hat
- Culture Kyrgyz
- Material bone, silk fibre, wool fibre, metal, plastic
- Measurements height 48.0 cm, width 30.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Ronald Klein
- Received from Ronald Klein
- Made in Xinjiang
- Collection Date during 1998
- Ownership Date before September 13, 2014
- Acquisition Date on September 13, 2014
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3080/0091