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DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Chemise

NameDress
CultureMuslim
Date1930-1939
Place madeKosovo, Eastern Europe, Europe
MediumSeersucker, plain cotton weave, ric rak, pompons, sequins,button
Dimensions48 7/16 × 35 1/16 in. (123 × 89 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.56
Object numberA.2015.13.56
DescriptionRed and green (less) embroidery leading to crochet. Fringe with silver metalic sequins and yellow pompons which adorn the sleeves' hems. The 2 piece sleeves are joined on outer seam by red and green (less) crochet with 2 sets of 2 yellow pompoms. The stand up collar has red crocheted cheverons and closes with button and loop. The bodice opening on outer edge is of red crochet formed into ric rak. Toward opening are yellow and orange loops centered with green, gold, and red squins. Chemise hem is plain.
Photography by Kate Macuen
late 19th- early 20th century
Koshula
Artist unrecorded
ca. 1920
Riza
ca. 1930
Chemise-
c. 1920
Embroidered dress and belts
Artist unrecorded
1930s
Krpa
19th century
Apron
1920-1929
Chemise
1930-1950
Kosula
19th century