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38 notes • Reblog whatismyanmar: Myanmar Minister’s military court costume, 1878-1885 This ceremonial military costume of gold encrusted green and plum velvet was specially styled for a minister who served King Thibaw (r.1878-1885), the last king of the Konbaung Dynasty, at the Court of Mandalay. Consisting of a long fitted robe, separate sleeveless jacket and spectacular “cloud collar”. The quality of the velvet, its colour and degree of gold decoration defined the minister’s rank, which he had been awarded by the King.

whatismyanmar:

Myanmar Minister’s military court costume, 1878-1885

This ceremonial military costume of gold encrusted green and plum velvet was specially styled for a minister who served King Thibaw (r.1878-1885), the last king of the Konbaung Dynasty, at the Court of Mandalay. Consisting of a long fitted robe, separate sleeveless jacket and spectacular “cloud collar”. The quality of the velvet, its colour and degree of gold decoration defined the minister’s rank, which he had been awarded by the King.

157 notes • Reblog omgthatdress: Late 16th or 17th century Indian temple hanging (pechhavai) via The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Late 16th or 17th century Indian temple hanging (pechhavai) via The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

5 notes • Reblog Ensemble Date: 19th century Culture: European, Eastern Medium: (b, e–g) silk; (c, d) cotton

Ensemble

Date: 19th century Culture: European, Eastern Medium: (b, e–g) silk; (c, d) cotton
6 notes • Reblog Cape Date: 1850s Culture: European (probably) Medium: wool, silk Dimensions: Length at CB: 33 in. (83.8 cm)

Cape

Date: 1850s Culture: European (probably) Medium: wool, silk Dimensions: Length at CB: 33 in. (83.8 cm)
179 notes • Reblog Purse Date: Late 15th century Culture: Northern European Medium: iron, red velvet brocade Dimensions: Overall: 12 5/16 x 9 x 1 in. (31.2 x 22.8 x 2.5 cm) iron clasp only: 5 7/8 x 5 3/16 x 1 in. (15 x 13.2 x 2.5 cm)

Purse

Date: Late 15th century Culture: Northern European Medium: iron, red velvet brocade Dimensions: Overall: 12 5/16 x 9 x 1 in. (31.2 x 22.8 x 2.5 cm) iron clasp only: 5 7/8 x 5 3/16 x 1 in. (15 x 13.2 x 2.5 cm)
290 notes • Reblog lostsplendor: Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, c. 1903 (via Costume Ball in the Winter Palace)

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Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, c. 1903 (via Costume Ball in the Winter Palace)

7 notes • Reblog Fantasia at Beni Drar in the region of Oujda, Morocco, region Oriental.

Fantasia at Beni Drar in the region of Oujda, Morocco, region Oriental.

93 notes • Reblog thefiveanddiamond: crown. ethnoworld: China,19th century bridal headdress

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crown.

ethnoworld:

China,19th century bridal headdress

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1,443 notes • Reblog plaatjes101: omgthatdress: Albanian coat via The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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omgthatdress: Albanian coat via The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

461 notes • Reblog Caroline Trentini for Versace.

Caroline Trentini for Versace.
14 notes • Reblog indigenousdialogues: This carpet comes from Ardabil, the city located in the north west of Iran, the shot is taken with available light and hand held cam. (by HORIZON)

indigenousdialogues:

This carpet comes from Ardabil, the city located in the north west of Iran, the shot is taken with available light and hand held cam. (by HORIZON)

382 notes • Reblog bollywoodbollywood: TARUN TAHILIANI BRIDAL COUTURE BACKSTAGE

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TARUN TAHILIANI BRIDAL COUTURE BACKSTAGE

214 notes • Reblog haruenishikawa: The Pazyryk carpet is named for the Siberian valley in which it was found, in 1949, near Russia’s borders with Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and China. It is the oldest known knotted carpet, preserved in a Scythe tomb (kurgan) from the 4th -3th century B.C.

haruenishikawa:

The Pazyryk carpet is named for the Siberian valley in which it was found, in 1949, near Russia’s borders with Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and China. It is the oldest known knotted carpet, preserved in a Scythe tomb (kurgan) from the 4th -3th century B.C.

1,543 notes • Reblog thatbohemiangirl: miss-mary-quite-contrary: Une jeune juive d’Algérie, c1890

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miss-mary-quite-contrary:

Une jeune juive d’Algérie, c1890