Traditional Costume Collection

Collection Metadata

Title

Traditional Costume Collection

Subject

Clothing and Accessories
Clothing and Dress
Clothing Trade - History
Fashion - History
Fashion History - 18th Century
Fashion History - 19th Century
Fashion History - 20th Century
Fashion Retail - History

Description

When Kay King established the Fashion Archive in 1984, she donated her collection of ethnic and international garments. This substantial contribution paved the way to what became HCC
Fashion Archive, International Holdings, presenting traditional costumes from around the globe. This collection contains not only womenswear and menswear, but also accessories and textiles from Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. Apart from our most delicate pieces, these items are available to students and visitors for examination and research.
  • Collection: Traditional Costume Collection
Traditional Afghan Maroon Velvet Dress
Unknown designer, 1990-1999
Orange Jacquard Caftan Dress
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
White Jacquard Caftan Dress
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
Red Handwoven Cotton Scarf
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
K'iche' Mayan Huipil
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
Black Coarse Cotton Huipil Inspired Jacket
Kay King, 1937 - , Designer, 2000-2009
Purple Striped Huipil
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
San Mateo Ixatatan Huipil
Unknown designer, 1990-1999
Minh Hanh, Multicolored Silk Velvet Shrug
Minh Hanh, 1961 - , Designer, 2000-2009
Bedouin Navy Blue and Red Cotton Dress
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
Black Pleated Cotton Vest and Skirt
Unknown designer, 1990-1999
Men's White Cotton Jellabiya
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
White Gauze Dress
Unknown designer, 1950-1959
Multicolored Cotton Huipil
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Multicolored Cotton Kanga
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
White Cotton Tunic
Unknown designer, 1990-1999
Black Rayon Hmong Floral Stole
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Multicolored Pleated Cotton Skirt
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Bedouin Black and Blue Cotton Dress
Unknown designer, 2000-2009
Multicolored Embroidered Huipil
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Cowrie Beaded Akha Belt
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Yao Black Cotton Dress
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Men's Black Bengaline Hmong Jacket
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Men's Black Canvas Lahu Jacket
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Blue and Red Cotton Lisu Jacket
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Black Linen Lisu Harem Pants
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Multicolored Lisu Cotton Belt
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Black and Red Cotton Lahu Dress
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Multicolored Linen Lahu Leg Warmer
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Black Linen Lahu Leg Warmer
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Akha Silver Necklace
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Multicolored Woven Guatemalan Dress
Unknown designer, 1930-1939
Black Linen Akha Blouse
Unknown designer, 1980-1989
Julius Lang, Women's Bavarian Gray Loden Suit
Trachten Julius Lang, Designer, Unknown
Red and Black Wool Dress
Unknown designer, Unknown
Green Embroidered Sheepskin Vest
Unknown designer, 1969-1972
Red and Black Embroidered Bedouin Dress
Unknown designer, Early 21st century
Ecru Kendo Jacket
Unknown designer, Unknown
Black and Multi-Coloured Crocheted Sweater
Unknown designer, 1940-1949
Purple and Orange Pebble Silk Kimono
Unknown designer, 1920-1929
Orange Pebble Silk Kimono
Unknown designer, Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Traditional Fireman's Heavy Cotton Jacket
Unknown designer, Unknown
Multi-Coloured Silk Print Furisode
Unknown designer, Unknown
Cream Silk Wedding Kimono
Unknown designer, 1980-1989