Description (Physical description)
Description for 2021.4.1-7: 'Xhubleta. A full traditional woman's costume, presented to singer Rita Ora in 2013. Consists of an black/brown woollen overtunic with flared projecting skirt, woollen belt, sleeveless woollen top, black cotton underskirt, white cotton undershirt and a pair of beaded woollen boots, decorated with pink, blue, orange, yellow green embroidery on the feet.'
Event Date 2018
Author: Emily Shorter

Context (Other owners)
The costume was presented to Rita Ora in 2013 together with the presentation mannequin and ten photographs of the presentation and showing context, and a letter that accompanies the presentation.
Event Date 31/7/2018
Author: Remke Velden

Description (Physical description)
A black velvet rear cape, part of a Xhubleta outfit. It consists of a trapezoidal shaped top panel and flared bottom panel. It is backed with black cotton and there are two cotton ties at the top.
Event Date 12/7/2024
Author: Emily Shorter

Context (Analysis)
'Xhubleta is a handcrafted garment worn by highland women and girls in Northern Albania, characterised by its undulating bell form. Predominantly black with colourful embroidered motifs, the crafting process entails preparing the shajak (woven felt), cutting, sewing and embroidering symbolic figures.'
https://ich.unesco.org/en/USL/xhubleta-skills-craftsmanship-and-forms-of-usage-01880
Event Date 12/7/2024
Author: Clare McKenna

Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.5983 | Freezing
Event Date 22/7/2024
Author: Anne Doering

Description (Physical description)
Black velvet rear cape, worn as part of a Xhubleta, a traditional Albanian woman's costume. Frayed hems. Secure with a loop of black flat-woven multiple-ply cord and a 2-ply twisted cord at waist.

Event Date 8/7/2024
Author: Remke Velden