Object Number: T/MALY/6.a-c

Collection: British Empire & Commonwealth

Object Name: Outerwear, Men

Description: Bridegroom's wedding costume, woven silk and gold thread, green, tunic, belt, trousers, turban, gold necklace, decorative kris. Lime green brocade fabric with gold woven design in a small geometric pattern. T/MALY/6.A - Tunic shaped top. Stand-up collar with two worked buttonholes at either end. Straight sleeves set straight into the side seam with underarm gusset. Front of tunic has a placket opening with two sets of three worked buttonholes. left front, as worn, has a breast pocket. There are two patch pockets at lower front.Tunic is lined with sage green crepe fabric, possibly silk. Inside the collar is a manufacturer's label 'MAROZ'. T/MALY/6.B - Trousers to match the tunic. Straight waistband fastening with metal hook and bar and button and buttonhole. Back waistband has tabs with buttons at either side.Front of trousers has a small yoke from the waistband and a green nylon zip fly fastening. The back has a yoke as for the front. Straight trouser legs. Lined throughout with sage green crepe fabric. T/MALY/6.C - Belt or 'skirt' to match tunic and trousers with woven borders and decorative panel. Made from a length of fabric joined to form a tube. T/MALY/6.f Headdress, wrapped and sewn.