Man's Saroar, Trousers
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Maroon, natural and black/brown stripes. Part legs decorated band called "tutuc". Blue and white cotton, red, blue and yellow embroidery (called "panay") wihte beads. Sleeve for a drawstring called "Lubu" (ordinawat not present on this trouser).
L.W.B note (from accessior envelope 1910-2)/Field Notes: "The trousers worn by men and body, called Saroar, one short, some barely reaching the knee, others stopping halfway down to the knee. They are woven of hemp or imported cotton and the bottom of the legs bordened with bands of embroidery and beading, very heavy and wide for dress occasions."
(From card catalogue notes by Laura Watson Benedict(1861–1932) and Lisa Whitall (1926-2019))
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Date
circa 1900 A.D
Identifier
70.1/ 5290
Origin
BAGOBO
Materials
Abaca (manila hemp) plain wave warp striped (1xq) with an occasional ikat warp line, and decorated with embroidery and bead work over cotton applique bands. (Laura Watson Benedict)
Physical Dimensions
L. 50cm
Provenance
Gift from BENEDICT, LAURA WATSON
Acquisition Date
1910
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Condition: Very worn, several holes and 1 patch
Treatment: Vacuumed and steamed, 3/78'
Treatment: Vacuumed and steamed, 3/78'
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