Leggings

MOA: University of British Columbia

3587/34 a-b

Pair of rectangular leggings (parts a-b) with embroidered designs. The cuffs are plain black with a grouping of three stripes along the bottom edge; done in red and beige. Upper halves are decorated with rows of unevenly spaced red, geometric shapes. Shapes consist of diamonds, "X" shapes, and Greek key-like motifs; green, yellow, orange, and beige highlights throughout patterns. Small designs, made of intersecting lines, trim bottom edge of embroidered sections. Identical stripe grouping as cuffs throughout background. Seam runs along length of leggings, on back; interior is unlined. Two white tags, with place made and culture, are attached to interiors of leggings.


  • Type of Item legging
  • Culture Lachid
  • Material cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 26.2 cm, width 15.5 cm (part a) height 26.4 cm, width 15.0 cm (part b)

  • Previous Owner Michael C. Howard
  • Received from Michael C. Howard


  • Creation Date between 1960 and 1996
  • Collection Date during 1996
  • Ownership Date before August 24, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on August 24, 2022

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3587/0034 a-b