Skutina

NameApron

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeGalicnik Village, Macedonia, Europe

(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool

Dimensions20 7/8 × 22 7/16 in. (53 × 57 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.22

Object numberA.2015.20.22

ProvenanceDonor grew up in Pittsburgh, PA as part of a local Yugoslav immigrant community. See long history of the collection in object file.

DescriptionThe apron consists of two warp-woven rectangles sewn together. It has a turned under waist and hem, sides that are finished in a buttonhole stitch. The narrow, horizontal stripes are of natural white, black, and green wool set off of predominantly orange wool. Braids of hot pink, deep yellow, and brown act as ties.