Back apron

NameApron

CultureSerbian Dalmation

Datec. 1910

Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool

Dimensions21 5/8 × 17 1/8 in. (55 × 43.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.23

Object numberA.2015.13.23

DescriptionThis finely and tightly weft woven and turned to side back apron has a geometric pattern slightly different than those of belt and front apron. The colors are natural, orange, black and hot pink. Selvedge at waist and hem are bands of hot pink. A black fringe is on both sides and at hem. Parallel on the sides are 2 strands of purple. There are 3 similar 4 strand purple threads as part of hem fridge. It seems that in some case a green wool thread forms part of wool twist. Six strand braids in red and black are sewn on as ties. Worn over chemise.