Dzube

NameVest

CultureOttoman influence/Muslim

Dateca. 1875

Place madePrizen, Kosovo/Macedonia (contested), Europe

MediumVelvet, cotton, tape/ribbon, metallic thread

Dimensions42 1/2 × 55 1/2 in. (108 × 141 cm)

Credit LineGift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, Museum of International Folk Art, , A.2016.1.39

Object numberA.2016.1.39

DescriptionLong, very flared, wine-colored velvet vest heavily decorated in a gold metallic tape/ribbon with vining leaf pattern. This tape/ribbon is bordered with couched tan braid that has gold threads, or with a tan braid forming close zig zags. The lower front extending to back has an elaborate floral and fern-like pattern in gold couched braid, accented with a silver braid. The lining of the entire vest is of gold colored cotton with evenly spaced, fine, wine-colored stripes. On the inside, below waist level, are two white tape ties. One metal, hook-and-eye (in the same area) acts as closure.