DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Sokay
NameHeadpiece
CultureBrsyak
Datec. 1880
Place madeStrushki Drimkol, Macedonia, Europe
(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe
MediumLinen or hemp, cotton, wool, silk, metal
DimensionsOverall: 36 13/16 x 6 1/2 in. (93.5 x 16.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of DeWitt Mallary
Object numberFA.2010.67.1
DescriptionLong, incomplete former "hood" of yellowed linen with fully embroidered top and back. Embroidered in red, black and multicolors including openwork, dimensional black stitches and cross stitch. Metal wrappings at top of long tightly twisted red fringe at bottom.c. 1880
Late 19th century
Early 20th century
19th Century