Sverigedräkt sewn from kit

NameDress, jumper

Maker Ekelund Weavers

CultureSwedish

Date1984 - 2015

Place madeHorred, Mark Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, Europe

MediumCotton, linen, metal

Dimensions51 9/16 × 38 3/16 × 35 13/16 × 16 1/8 in. (131 × 97 × 91 × 41 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2016.43.1

Object numberFA.2016.43.1

DescriptionThis hand embroidered bright blue jumper consists of five panels gathered onto a sleeveless, v-necked bodice outlined in green stem stitch and decorated with three embroidered daisies on each side. The daisies are in satin stitch with yellow French knot centers. The leaves are also in satin stitch. Two metal hooks and eyes serve as the front closure.