Prestilki

NameFront apron

Date20th century

Place madePleven, Pleven, Bulgaria, Europe

MediumWool, velvet, braid (commercial)

Dimensions26 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (68 × 40 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.62

Object numberA.2015.20.62

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

DescriptionThis warp-woven wool apron is predominantly red with black, cobalt blue, and dark green stripes of varying widths. Burgundy velvet edge the sides and hem. A pale blue trim runs its entire center and is edged with red triangles and gold commercial trim. Several shades of brown wool are braided and act as ties.