Prestilka

NameFormal Apron (Checked)

CulturePomak Muslim

Place madeGyumyurdzhisko, Bulgaria, Europe

MediumWool, cotton, metal sequins, beads

Dimensions31 7/8 × 20 1/2 in. (81 × 52 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.65

Object numberA.2015.20.65

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

DescriptionThis apron is made of a single piece of checked wool in reds, greens, and touch of yellow at the sides. It is lined with a single piece of burgundy colored cotton. This long, triangular apron has braided ties of red, gold, and brown wool. The hem area is elaborately sequined and beaded, as well as embroidered in many colors. An edge of crocheted lace is underlain with bright blue (acrylic?) fringe from which hang metal sequins.