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All Indigenous Americas

Mola Blouse from Panama 

Mola blouse; Panama, San Blas Islands; 20th century. Cotton; machine woven, plain weave, appliqué. The Textile Museum Collection 2000.24.85. Ann Parker and Avon Neal Mola Collection, given jointly with the Neals by Frederick C. Seibold, Jr.

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All Islamic World

​Carpet from the Caucasus

Carpet; Caucasus, Zeichur; late 19th/early 20th century. Wool, knotted pile, 215 x 131 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1981.45.4. Gift of Dr. John M. Hodges.

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All East Asia

Fireman’s Hat from Japan 

Fireman’s hat, Japan, 19th/20th century. Cotton; plain weave, paste resist dyed, quilted; 63 x 36 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1983.65.4. Ruth Lincoln Fisher Memorial Fund.

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Africa All

Wrapped Skirt from Mali 

“Bogolanfini” wrapped skirt, Bamana people, Mali, 1970-76. Cotton; plain weave, painted dyes; 152 x 107 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1976.28.1. Mrs. Edward R. M. Kane.

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All Europe Islamic World

Carpet from Spain 

Carpet; Spain, Alcaraz; 1550-1590. Wool, goat hair; knotted pile, single warp knot; 417 x 226 cm. The Textile Museum Collection R44.00.3. Acquired by George Hewitt Myers 1942.