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		1. Swat Valley Dowry Pillow. Mid 20th century, silk on cotton. A pillow case made in the distinctive Phulkari style of the Swat Valley in Pakistan. Elaborate geometric designs, different on the front and back of the case, in dominant red and black with all variations of red from shocking pink to maroon as well as some green and blue. Made by a bride for her new home to prove her skill and industriousness. Very good condition. It measures 16" by 32" and the price is $150.
		2. Sumatran Jacket. Ca. 1900, Lampung, South Sumatra. Very fine cotton embroidered with tiny mirrors, decorated with cowries, with a fine supplementary weft panel on the back. Width: 56" (142 cm.) Height 11 1/2" (29 cm.) $650.
		3. Indonesian Palapei or Ship Cloth. 20th century. Cotton, supplementary weft weaving from Lampung, Sumatra. Used as a hanging in family ceremonies such as weddings, the ship symbolizes life's transitions and recalls the days when huge trading ships sailed the waters of Indonesia. Length 128", width 22". Excellent condition. $750.
		4. Chaksey Pangkep. Bhutan, cotton supplementary weft. Used as a lap cloth or to cover the arm while serving the nobility. This example is of the type known as Chukep because of its intricate and varied weaving. Width 40", length 80". SOLD.
		5. Phulkari Headcloth. Mid 20th century, silk on cotton. Punjab area, India or Pakistan. "Phulkari", literally "flower work" is worked from the reverse, leaving a dense pattern on one side and very little on the other. Silk floss threads, imported from Afghanistan and Kashmir, are essential to the rich effect. Width 48", length 90". Very good condition with two spots of slight wear. SOLD.
		6. Swat Valley Bodice. Silk thread on cotton. Swat Valley, Pakistan, ca. 1900. Very fine embroidery in geometric patterns and decorated with valuable trade items such as seed beads, mother-of-pearl buttons and a zipper. Width 13" (33 cm.), height 15" (38 cm.) $495.
		7. Bright Embroidered Hair Decoration. Tibet. Cotton embroidered with silk thread. Two smiling snow lions at the top, then a very fine geometric section, then alternating panels of stripes and flowers on two cotton strips that are attached to a woman's braids. Each 45" (115 cm.) $295.
		8. Turkoman Horse Decoration. Cotton. Central Asia, mid-20th century. Fine embroidery in geometric designs. For a horse in a parade. Length of bottom of the V: 25" (63 cm.), length of the top: 19" (48 cm.) $150.
		9. Banjara Ceremonial Cloth. India. Mid-20th century. Cotton with mirrors and shells. Very fine embroidery and applique used to cover offerings during ceremonies. Each intricate design in the center has a ritual meaning while the circles and the 4 mirrors around the outside have a protective purpose. This bag has been lined and a wool strap attached. Excellent condition. 32" x 36" (81 cm. x 91 cm.) $350.
		10. Lao Door or Wall Hanging. Natural cotton. Woven on a simple backstrap loom in supplementary weft technique by a young girl, probably for her dowry. Some wear in the center (visible in photo on the 3rd page). Length 61", width 19". $195.
		11. Antique Lao Door or Wall Hanging. Natural cotton. Woven on a simple backstrap loom in supplementary weft technique with both geometric and animal designs. 19th century, with quite a lot of wear. Length 56", width 20". $125.
		12. Tibetan Hair Decoration. Cotton. A pair of heavy (4 layers of fabric) embroidered and appliqued strips that are worn buttoned into the top of a woman's braids. Wonderful embroidery, some wear at the edges. Length (each) 40", width 4". $250.
		13. Tibetan Necromancer's Apron. Brocade with fringe. Made to be worn under a bone apron by an Oracle or necromancer during tantric rituals. We bought this in Lhasa in the Barkhor market around the Jokhang temple. 26" (62 cm.) square. $75.
		14. Swat Valley Embroidered Dowry Bag. Every inch covered in fine embroidery done in bright silk on cotton. An astonishing variety of patterns. Opened, the bag is 14" high and 10" wide. $150.
		15. Yao Hilltribe Shaman's Skirt Thailand, mid-20th century. Silk with cotton lining and waistband. Length of waistband 47" (120 cm.), from top of waistband to hem 37 1/2" (94 cm.), measurement along the hem 97" (246 cm.). Two panels embroidered with a lion, phoenix, books and a vase. Hand stitched, the two main panels were once edged with black silk, now worn away. $375.