Sokai

NameHead covering

CultureMiyak

Place madeMacedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton, velvet, ribbon, metallic thread and braid, metal sequin

Dimensions33 7/16 × 6 11/16 in. (85 × 17 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.38

Object numberA.2015.20.38

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

DescriptionThe burgundy colored velvet and cotton head covering has embroidered gold, stylized floral and leaf decoration on the velvet. This is outlined with gold braid and ribbon edged in smaller braid. The cotton part is curved in front and ties with red thread/cord.