Malas are used to help focus awareness and concentration during spiritual practice of reciting mantras. Traditionally made from wood, bone, seeds from the Bodhi tree or gemstones. They may include silk or cotton tassels.Malas are used like a Christian rosary, often supporting the counting of mantras and held whilst reciting prayers. A long mala is a set of 108 strung beads, plus a guru bead which serves as a tactile reminder of the conclusion of the current round of chanting mantra. The guru bead represents the relationship between the student and the guru or spiritual teacher. The 108 beads signifies the 108 afflictions to be overcome and the 108 Buddhas.Long mala with three smaller (yellow) divider beads and two strands of five beads each after the guru bead.worship device

Tassels were attached to furniture belonging to donor's great grandmother and probably date from 1870's or 1880's. Great-grandmother was born in London in 1842 and sailed with her family to Australia in 1852. She died in 1926. Pair of tassels are made on silvery blue/green and beige/gold silk.embroidery, furnishings, tassels, late 19th century

Black beaded tassel with white beads on end.tassels, textiles

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).The tiebacks complete with tassels are historically significant for being associated ensuite with DAD-035-0001, the suite of curtains. The tassels have aesthetic significance as beautiful and intricate pieces of late 19thC interior decoration.6 parts of a total of 3 pairs of curtain tiebacks. Each pair comprises a length of plain gold silk cable cord plus a second, equal length with a magnificent tassel in the middle; the two pieces would loop around the lower-middle length of each curtain, pulling it open in a graceful drape. One pair is slightly shorter than the other two. The tie backs are made of floss (soft, shiny) silk cord, composed of two thick strands twisted together into a cable cord. Three lengths have an elaborate tassel attached to the middle of each cord, to weight the tieback in an elegant loop, with the loose ends attached to hooks or pins on the window frame. Each tassel is formed on a turned wooden core, wrapped with floss silk thread; further decorated with knotted netting, applied braid, and 16 glass beads. The big end of the mould forms a large, flattened shape, from which hangs a ring of long bullion fringe. Today this looks tarnished-silver (nearly black), colour, but as shown by the card of detached lengths of bullion fringe (DAD-035-0005), the untarnished colour would have been bright gold. Part of a group of 7 curtains with associated furnishings which includes a curtain with original fittings, fringe and braid unpicked from other curtains, and these 6 curtain tie backs. The six curtain tie backs are identical, though one pair is shorter. These curtain decorations are truly luxurious; the original suite of curtains would have been very expensive, an eloquent item of conspicuous consumption of luxury goods.Attached handwritten note : "VA Th. 7/6/2012 Ric Freeman 0419875707 (Nat Trust member) & Julie Freeman 0419875706 / re soft furnishings, tassels, trimmings, braid set / Jessie, Terry (and Chris St) to view, collect". The phone numbers were tried in October 2024, and though picked up, the contacts did not want to talk about the curtain donation.interior decoration - history, curtain accessories, tassels

Small ceramic night light in the shape of a crown resting on a tasselled cushion. White ceramic with gold decorations to crown, rope edge on pillow & tassels. Twin flex power cord with 3 pin Bakelite plug connected to a socket with small globe & inserted into bottom of lamp. Pencil mark underneath 74/5 R067Small ceramic night light in the shape of a crown resting on a tasselled cushion. White ceramic with gold decorations to crown, rope edge on pillow & tassels. Twin flex power cord with 3 pin Bakelite plug connected to a socket with small globe & inserted into bottom of lamp. Pencil mark underneath 74/5 R067lighting, electric, night light

This white cotton Antimacassar has a hand crocheted lace pattern of flowers and a fringe of cotton strands tied to form tassels and was made by a woman from an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c1900 The women of the early settler families made the clothing, haberdashery and napery for their families as the market gardens and farms were established in Moorabbin Shire c1900 A hand crocheted white cotton antimacassar with tassel fringe clothing, haberdashery, crochet brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire , dairy farms, fruit orchards

This card is one that was given to those who were designated to hold the tassels of the pall at a funeral conducted by Beattie and Phillips of Warrnambool. A pall was a cloth used to cover a casket or coffin at a funeral. The pall often had four or more tassels on the edges and these people, usually men, would hold the tassels when the coffin was being carried into the church and out of the church. The pall was removed before burial. It was also in some services unfolded and folded in a ceremonial manner when it was placed on the coffin and when it was removed. Other men would have been designated as pallbearers to carry the coffin to and from the church. The firm of Beattie and Phillips was commenced in Warrnambool in the 1860s, by Christopher Beattie and Henry Phillips, initially in Koroit Street and after 1928 in Fairy Street. James Beattie, the son of Christopher, was the proprietor from 1896 to 1945 when James Leahy took over but traded for some years as Beattie and Phillips. The business was sold in 2000 and an undertaking business still operates from the same premises. The other two cards relate to part of the main mourning party who would have been allocated seats in the funeral vehicles These are very interesting cards as it is a great example of funeral practices 70 to 80 years ago. The practices may in many cases be the same today but cards such as these are no longer in use. It is also important as items connected with Beattie and Phillips, one of the two best-known undertaking businesses in Warrnambool’s history.This are three small buff-coloured lightweight cards given to those at funerals who were designated p[laces or parts in the service. (.1)to hold the tassel ends of the pall covering the coffin, .2 Seating in second coach .3 Seating in third coach The card has black printed material on both sides and a band of black across the top right hand corner. There is a small crease on the card and it is a little smudged. .1Side One: ‘Supporter of the Pall, Front Tassel-Right, Beattie & Phillips, Undertakers, Warrnambool, (J.C. Beattie), Phone 165 Day and Night, over’ Side Two: ‘Kindly show this card to Funeral Director when pall is being used and keep as a Memento’. .2 Second Coach Beattie & Phillips Undertakers Warrnambool . 'Phone 165 Day and night. On back 183 written in pencil .3 Third Coach Beattie and Phillips Undertakers Warrnambool. 'Phone 165 Day and night. On back 183 written in pencil warrnambool, beattie & phillips, james beattie warrnambool, james leahy warrnambool, warrnambool undertakers

Smoking caps were worn by men to prevent tobacco smoke from making their hair smell of smoke, when they were smoking at home. Dating from the Victorian era, they were apparently inspired by the Ottomon fez. They were usually made from panels of fabric joined at a central crown, and lightly lined to remain soft and comfortable for indoor relaxation. Often finished with a decoration such as a button, a tassel or a pom pom. Man’s soft black cotton smoking cap with white, red and green holly embroidery and tassel.smoking

Said to have once belonged to Marie Antoinette.Crochet purse, Finely made in colours of red, blue, greens and gold with lovely tassels of silk (red) with silk and gold metal thread tops, and 2 closure rings.embroidery, crochet, tassels, purses, miser's purse, metal thread

Founded in 1856, the Mission adopted, as its symbol, a flying angel inspired by a verse from the Book of Revelation (14:60) “Then I saw a flying angel in mid-heaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those on earth, to every nation and tribe, language and people” The mission to Seamen became the Mission to Seafarers at turn of the 20th to 21st century. A new logo and graphic of the Angel of the revelation was produced.The change from seamen to seafarers recognised that many seafarers are not exclusively male. Cooks, spouses, cadets, officers have increasingly come from a broader range of gender.Commissioned blue flag with Mission to Seafarers insignia. Mounted on long wooden pole with pointed ferrule at end, corded artificial silk with two tassels. 'MISSION TO SEAFARERS'flag, missions to seafarers, blue, ferrule, tassels, wood, pole

Malas are used to help focus awareness and concentration during spiritual practice of reciting mantras. Traditionally made from wood, bone, seeds from the Bodhi tree or gemstones. They may include silk or cotton tassels.Malas are used like a Christian rosary, often supporting the counting of mantras and held whilst reciting prayers. A long mala is a set of 108 strung beads, plus a Guru bead which serves as a tactile reminder of the conclusion of the current round of chanting mantra. The guru bead represents the relationship between the student and the guru or spiritual teacher. The 108 beads signify the 108 afflictions to be overcome and the 108 Buddhas.Long mala with a dorje on a string with ten beads, and a half dorje (or bell) on a string with ten beads. After each dorje is a yellow tassel. The guru bead is slightly larger and is followed by knotted thread.worship device

Gray linen bag, pulled thread design of flowers and leaves. Top of bag front and back has a row of leaves in different pulled stitches. Drawstring of handmade cord and buttonholed rings. Drawstrings finished with tassels. Buttonholed edge of scallops. Lined with pink silk.embroidery, bags, pulled fabric, tassels

Beige linen, design of bird on four sided stitch on front, surrounded by Casalguidi rope stitch. Drawstring and needlelace tassels, and needlelace bobbles on peaked base. All embroidery and cards etc. white pearl thread.embroidery, casalguidi, needle lace, needle lace, bobbles, tassels, italy

brown fabric tassel

Champion's sash from 1939 awarded to competitive cyclist Jack Stanley Robinson. Jack Stanley Robsinson lived in Canterbury for most of his youth and was a member of the City of Camberwell Amateur Cycling Club in the late 1930s. Jack appears in the press (NLA Trove) as a member of the Malvern cycling team in a March 1934 trial competition of “boys”, and then with increasing frequency in amateur competitions throughout 1935 to 1938. In October 1938 he appears in the Camberwell team. The last entry so far found is in December 1939, still with the Camberwell team. Blue sash with gold tassels 'City of Camberwell A.C.C. Track Championship 1939 Won by J. Robinson'cycling, sport

Hand worked by Grandma Tassel, donated by Neil and Cheryl Tassel.A cream coloured silk hand crocheted baby bonnet. One inch (1") of single crochet edging is a feature. No ties are attached.baby bonnets, baby clothing

This item is from the "Barone" Collection. "Barone" (also known as "Seaview") was a stately Brighton home built at 9 Moule Avenue prior to 1855 and demolished in 1986. The house's residents included Edward Elgin Browne (during 1859-72), a Melbourne tea merchant, and the family and descendants of retired Scottish Army captain Archibald Black (during the period 1880-1970). Its neighbors included “St Ninians” owned by the Ward- Cole family, “Seacombe” owned by the Moule family, and the home of James Grahame and his family. The items in the "Barone" collection were largely donated by two of the house's later owners, Mrs Doris Halkyard and Mrs Brian Brandt.Woven dark red sash with tassel."Barone" a modern inscription, appears to be in ball point pen.barone, brighton, seaview, sash, military

The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costume. Beanie is an integral part of the costumeHistorical significance used as part of traditional functions by Thessaloniki AssociationRed woollen beanie with black tassel part of the traditional tsolia costume, with tassel stitched to the top of the beanie. Part "E" of a 6 piece costume.cap, beanie, σκούφο, σκούφος, φούντα, tsolia, costume, στολή

Men's white silk scarf with tasseled ends.

Purple silk velvet dress with tassel detail.

A lady's black lace evening stole with 2 tasselsclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, crochet, bentleigh, early settlers, craftwork

Designed and woven by Miss Rachel Grieve of Camberwell. She was the foremost handweaver in Victoria in the late 1940's. Examples of her weaving are in the National Gallery of Victoria. Donated from the estate of Miss Phyllis Brown, former long time secretary of the Guild and Life Member. Ecru linen with woven design with small tassels at the corners.weaving, towels, hand towels, australia, 1940-60

Part of a collection of three blankets donated by Emily McNeight.Purple, brown, cream and blue blanket with tasselled edging.label: Laconia / Travel Rug / 127 x 182 cm / Made in Australia / ?2186 / PURE NEW WOOLwool, blankets, laconia mills

Used by Mrs. H. N. Lord in the 1900'sBlack velvet bag, lace trimmed with tassels and drawstring.evening bags

Green and white check cotton scarf with tassels on each endscarf, viet cong

Made for Mont De LanceyBurgundy cushion with green trim and tassels, in a long bolster shape.