Front apron

NameApron

CultureSerbian Dalmation

Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool

Dimensions19 5/16 × 15 3/4 in. (49 × 40 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.22

Object numberA.2015.13.22

Collections

Europe

DescriptionThis weft woven-turned to side front apron follows a pattern quite similar to the belt, i.e. geometric designs set in horizontal stripes. Colors are orange, black, tan, natural tan colors. The selvedge is brown. The fringe is a mix of brown, spruce green, and dark blue strands held together with orange single crochet. On fourth band from waist ( proper left) is a sewn tan area. This is worn over chemise.