DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Sverigedräkt sewn from kit

NameBlouse

Maker Ekelund Weavers

CultureSwedish

Date1984-2015

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

MediumCotton, linen

Dimensions18 7/8 × 21 1/4 in. (48 × 54 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2016.43.3

Object numberFA.2016.43.3

DescriptionThis shite cotton blouse with a round collar has deep cuffs edged with crocheted scallops. It is constructed in 3 pieces, left front, right front and back, which incorporate the sleeves rather than a set in sleeve construction. The front opening has crocheted edging that matches the cuff trim. Four metal snaps serve as closures.