Gakyii (gachi)

NamePants

CultureMiyak

Date1890s

Place madeSmilevo, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumWool, metal

DimensionsW=at hip: 39 3/8 × 27 9/16 in. (100 × 70 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.43

Object numberA.2015.20.43

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

DescriptionThese natural white, felted wool trousers have two side-pockets. All seams, and opeings except at waist have couched brown, wool braid. A braided, nine strand (/) cord runs through the folded over waist band and serves as a closure. Closing waist vents are metal hook and eye fasteners---one per side. Each of the tapered legs close with five metal hook and eyes.