Greek Folk Vest Part of Traditional Costume

Elegant Turkish long vest brightly colored design of geometric patterns against a red ground. Part of Turkish folk ceremonial traditional costume. The designs on the open jacket ar...

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...

Ottoman Costume Book (Turkish) Hardcover, January 1, 1986. by Fenerci Mehmed Fenerci MehmeT Album (Author) From the 15th century on, Europeans attemp...

A Fine Japanese Obi Costume Belt from the Early 20th Century This fine Japanese obi costume belt is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is i...

Shinto Monk Costume Set Rinzu Silk Set of Shinto Monk Costume The Design is in the Weaving. The Jacket is lined in Silk. Burgundy Color is Very Rich. The Kimono type Jacket is li...

This striking silk long vest was created for a woman in 19th century Tibet. It was worn for special events and ceremonies such as weddings & religious celebrations, with many layers ...

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 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...

Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) Gathering Basket This hand made gathering basket is from Northern Japan. It was most likely a gathering basket. However, it could be utilized in different applications. It closes by pulling-up on the straps, and the 30 one-inch (in diameter) metal rings closes it. The heavy straps on the backside run all through the bottom, and perhaps, it was a backpack, as the heavy straps were designed for field or farm work. It is a Folk Art item in very good condition considering its use and age. Applications and Uses: Wall Art When it was photographed, very interesting shadpws appeared The top 4 inches is an unusual design of open-work, different from the main body. Dried Materials Knitting Basket...