Greek Folk Vest Part of Traditional Costume

Authentic Ottoman Turkish vest in blue decorated with elaborate embroidered and two pockets, Part of the traditional Turkish folk costume. Measuremen...

Turkish brightly colored design of geometric patterns against a red ground. Turkish folk costume. The designs on the open jacket are hand embroidered. Measures: 29 in, height 18 in. ...

Moroccan Kaftan Black Velvet Vest with Gold Embroideries This Moroccan traditional kaftan is embroidered and embellished with gold trim. Evening Moroccan ...

Early 20th child Middle Eastern Efe Zeybek Jacket. Kid Efe Zeybek Costume Turkish authentic ethnic vest. Dark brown red velvet with gold foliates and gold trim. Open sleeves, red cotton lining. Antique collector red velvet jacket with gold Middle Eastern Moorish style embroidery. Small tiny Turkish antique vest...

Made entirely from luxuriant woven brocade (kinran) for the exterior, this Japanese sleeveless jacket is called Jinbaori. Commonly worn by the Samurai warriors during 16th century when warfare was common in feudal Japan, this type of loose jacket, as a surcoat on top the armor, served as an extra protection, and more importantly as an identification in the battlefield with its bright colors and often Mons. In Edo period, the society was stabilized and Jinbaori gradually shifted toward a pure ceremonial function. The jacket on offer was unusual as it was tailored entirely from the bright Chinese brocade...

A Noh costume made from magnificent silk twill brocade woven with metallic gold threads circa 1930s. The robe is identified as "Atsuita", made for male actors in the Noh play. The luxuriant fabric has a deep blue background with golden interlocking hexagon pattern that resembles tortoise shells, the symbol of longevity. The motifs showcase three auspicious symbols in repetitive patterns: roundels of coiled dragon, phoenix and peony. The kimono robe...

A beautiful piece with an incredible history. This exquisite hand-embroidered tapestry was created in Japan and purchased by an American man who taught English. The scene depicts a t...

1950's Handwoven Hungarian Folk Hanging. Heavy weight original folk blanket, cotton base with wool hand applique, used as a decorative wall hanging. Workshop Report: Our workshop ...