Some ceremonial textiles in this gallery utilize more exotic materials such as silk and gold thread, which emphasizes the value and importance of the textile. Wedding towels were probably not used to dry off the bride, but carried in a procession leading to the bath.
The very long wedding belt from Morocco was wound around the waist of the bride, creating a very stiff and defined midriff. It is decorated by the hand of Fatimah for good luck. The man’s wedding outfit from the Philippines is made out of a variety of fibers including abaca and cotton. Abaca is a fiber made from a wild banana leaf. Using it in a ceremonial context reminds the wearer and the audience of their ancestral roots.