Chultar

NameApron, bridal

Artist Artist unrecorded

Datec. 1880

Place madeBitolsko Pole, Macedonia, Europe

(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool, brass, metallic thread

Dimensions33 1/16 × 32 5/16 in. (84 × 82 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Frank Hibben, A.1978.2.5

Object numberA.1978.2.5

Collections

Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionRectangular red wool apron, handwoven, seamed vertically at center. Green and black diamond motif on horizontal red stripes separated by horizontal rows of white "beading" pattern. Gold band attached at bottom edge. Three rows of fringe, red with some black, 2 upper rows are wrapped in metal. See note.