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Robe
Robe of black nylon with printed geometric design in blues, green and white. Half-length sleeves. High collar. Center back zipper closure. Maker's label "Gottex" / Made in Israel / 100% Nylon" Size label "L". Care label "Hand wash / Mild soap - cool water / Don't wring - dry in shade".
Bedouin ensemble
A) Abaya (robe) of black polyester. Large, rectangular, almost square garment with center-front opening. Undefined neckline, straight across back, and straight down on either side of neck. Armholes at upper edges of sides. Unlined. Label at inside center back below neckline with Arabic script. B) Tarha (shawl/head cover) of black polyester net/mesh. Large rectangular panel, one edge of which has applied band of black with gold edging and foliate form along the length. That edge is to from the "front" of the tarha, with the band forming the edging to frame the face, and is sewn together below chin. No labels or tags in garment. C) Niqab (face veil) of black polyester with beadwork. Black velvet head-band/ribbon at top, from which hangs the niqab from three black braided cords at nose and either side of face. The face-covering veil is formed of a roughly rectangular piece of fine black polyester mesh, folded over at top to create a "flap"/2nd layer of cloth over the face. Along the lower edge of the "flap" is beaded fringe band composed of circular silver beads and dark blue tubular beads forming a "zig-zag" line along the edge. The under layer of the veil is roughly cut along the lower and right edges. No fastener, to be pinned closed. No labels or tags in garment. The gold trim on the tarha (head scarf) and the bead work on the niqab (veil) would not be seen on the streets in a city - strictly a Bedouin style.
Pouch - Turkish Festival Outfit
Pouch. Orange cotton pouch, rounded at bottom. Suspended by gold metallic cord. Edged with metallic thread lace. The surface of the pouch is embroidered with various colors of metallic embroidery, mostly chain-stitch. Lined in orange cotton.
Caftan
Caftan created from a Bedouin Thobe. The embroidered panels having been removed from the traditional thobe and incorporated into the caftan. Neiman-Marcus label.
Bathing ensemble
Bathing Ensemble of black and white lycra A) Blouson top of black and white diagonal striped Lycra; removable straps; elastic around top edge; bottom edge has band of black and white checkered Lycra; partially lined in nude Lycra. B) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. C) Cover up of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; hip length; mandarin collar; open down center front with no closure; long sleeves with single button cuff. Designer Label: Gottex / Made in Isreal Retailer Label: Saks Fifth Avenue D & E) Removable straps for top. Thin bands of alternating black and white rectangles with plastic "z" hooks at ends.
Swim Set
Woman's two piece swim set of green and white bamboo print.
Wedding purse
Uzbekistan Wedding bag or purse. Cotton cloth, rectangular, with rounded base. Knitted applique band at top/opening of blue, brown, white, and gold triangular motif. Beaded fringe at top, bottom, and horizontally along mid-point. Body of bag woven with green, pink, gold, purple/magenta horizontal ombre stripes. Strap of woven yellow and dark green. Unlined. 5 ¾" wide x 8 7/8" long; 9 ½" long strap as it hangs.
Wedding purse
Uzbekistan Wedding bag/purse of black cotton cloth. Rectangular, opens at narrow end, with triangular flap. Edge with white beading. Three compartments, one full-length and two half-length. All-over embroidery in lengthwise bands of green lines, red, orange, blue and green curves. Lined in black linen. 4" wide x 9 ½long with flap open. No labels or tags.
Jacket
Jacket of tan leather in a sueded finish. Decorated with pink and blue machine embroidered lines and flowers. Two embroidered patch pockets on front. Trimmed with long, crimped sheep fur around cuffs, hem, neckline, and center front opening. Closure of three large hook & eyes. Lined in a short pale fur, the "hair side" of the leather the from which the coat is made. Label at center back neckline: "Made / In / Turkey"
Shorts ensemble
Shorts ensemble of rust red suede. A) Top. Long length with slight flare. Styled with band collar and center front closure of with five red plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Elbow length batwing kimono style sleeves gathered to one button cuffs. Center back seam. Unlined. Total length: 27 5/8" (70.1cm) Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy Size "8" tag. B) Shorts. Very full cut legs gathered/pleated to fitted waistband. Unfinished ends of cut suede. Continental pockets at front sides. Fly with plastic zipper closure and one snap at waistband. Lined with red satin synthetic. Inseam: 6" (17.1cm). Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy
Evening Dress
Dress of dark chocolate brown velvet.
Bathing ensemble
A) Bathing caftan of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; full length; caftan style; slight gathers at neckline; front slit with self tie at neck. Designer Label: Gottex / Made in Israel Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Belt of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon.
Leather jacket
Jacket of dark brown leather with notched lapel. Single breasted with closure of three brown buttons and bound buttonholes. Long two-piece sleeves. fully lined. Two double welt pockets at front hips and top left breast. Lined in dark brown acetate. Designer's label: Beged-Or / Suede & Leather / Made in Israel Size label: 12 Care label: Professional Leather / and Suede Cleaners Only
Suede top
Woman's top of red perforated dot suede. Styled with wide round neckline with center front slit closure by three clear plastic snaps; turned-down corners. Long tapered kimono style sleeves. Center front and center back seams. Drawstring waistline with red suede tie. Unlined. Length: 21" (54.6cm) Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy Size "4" tag
Embroidered shoes
Shoes of red and brown leather; silver embroidery covering shoe uppers; back of shoe has a point; toes curl and come to a point
Shoes - Turkish Festival Outfit
Pair of shoes. Styled as low, backless slippers with upturned, pointed toes. Toe-box of striped cotton (silk?) with stripes of purple, yellow, orange, etc., with small diamonds of white. Stripes run from toe up to throat of shoe. The toe-box is edged in gold. Insole lined in orange. Soles of leather.
Chopine
Antique chopine or clog hand carved of wood two inches high w/ top of platform decorated with mother of pearl inlay - three straps or thongs missing. Difficult to date, but came into style in Turkey and India in the 16th century.
Festival ensemble
Turkish festival costume machine embroidered on bright orange cotton. a) Jacket b) pants (chalwar /shalwar style) c) shirt (cotton, embroidered) white, tunic length d) Rectangular belt of orange cotton, embellished with machine embroidery in metallic threads of gold, purple, green, etc. in scroll, scallop, floral and vine forms. Lined with greenish cotton. Secures with single snap. Attached to lower edge at right side is small pouch, rectangular, with curved lower side, edged with metallic lace and embellished on both sides with similar embroidery, vines, scalloped lines, flower heads, etc. Center panel of pouch with embroidered character(s). e) Fez style hat of orange cotton, shaped like a truncated, flat-top cone. Top of crown is embellished with machine embroidery in metallic threads of gold, purple, green, etc. in scroll, scallop, and vine forms. Sides of crown with horizontal bands of similar embroidery, vines, scalloped lines, flower heads, etc. From off-center at top of hat is gold cord tassel.
Fez
Fez of maroon wool. Elastic tie goes under chin; front and back have green triangular pieces; rectangle embroidery on each side in green, purple, and orange. Stuffed tube circles around top; white cotton lining. Height: 5"; Circumference: 19" (Bottom); Circumference: 14" (Top)
Bathing suit
Two-piece bathing suit of blue, black, and white Lycra. a) Blouson-style top with alternating curved diagonal stripes of blue with black polka dots, white with black polka dots, and black with blue polka dots; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; thin band of black with blue dots along bottom; partially lined in nude Lycra. b) Brief bottoms of Lycra with black with blue polka dots; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. c-d) Straps
Bathing suit
Two-piece bathing suit of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra. (a) Blouson top of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra; right half is black with white polka dots and left side has white, red, yellow, and blue stripes; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra. (b) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. (c-d) Straps
Bathing suit
Two-piece bathing suit of navy, white, and gold Lycra. (a) Blouson top of navy Lycra with a white and gold floral pattern; two inch band of flowers along top; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra. (b) Brief bottoms of navy Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. (c-d) Straps
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