All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : South American : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1323861
(stock #Misc200)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$165.00
$165.00
lovely very finely woven Bolivian textile from the collection of Dr Evan Maurer. pristine condition
main section of belt is 2.25 inches wide and 18 inches long... plus delicately woven narrow strap tie on one side 18 inches... narrow strap tie from other side is 10 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #903513
(stock #TC271)
All along the four edges of this bone toggle, there is a carved circular pattern design. This pattern is very similiar to a Yao Ethnic Minority pattern and would be unusual in a Han piece.
The last picture enlargement shows how the toggle would have been used to secure the cords of a hat. The bead would be moved up the cords so that the toggle would be tight under the chin. This system would hold the hat on the head while miniumizing preasure and discomfort to the skin.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1910
item #1409455
(stock #TC582)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
to be sold separately or as a pair
to be sold separately or as a pair
During the 1800's and early 1900's, "Rocaille beads" from southern France were brought into the coastal regions of southern China and used to bead various accessory articles such as headbands purses and shoes... The area of China known as the "staits" became famous for such beaded items.
. The Straits Chinese referred to the beads as manek potong ('cut beads') and acquired them from street peddlers and specialist merchants for the purpose of beading and embroidery.
this pair of beaded str...