DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Flamenco skirt

NameFlamenco skirt

Maker Pies de Resistance

DateEarly 1960s

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumPolyester fabric, nylon (mesh, taffeta), cotton lining, metal closures.

DimensionsOverall: 37 13/16 x 11 in. (96 x 28 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2011.22.2

Object numberA.2011.22.2

DescriptionBrightly colored floral print flamenco skirt with fitted hips flaring to wide flounced hem edged with wide tangerine orange gathers, and a second layer of tangerine orange nylon edged with ruffles. Skirt is orange, green, hot pink, white, golden yellow, black and brown. Upper skirt is lined in off-white cotton, the hem lined in orange mesh. Zipper and hook and eye closure at back.