Cape

NameCape

CultureOttoman

Dateca. 1900

Place madeTurkey, Middle East, Asia

Place madeTürkiye (Republic of Türkiye), Asia

MediumWool, silk, gold metallic thread, turquoise

DimensionsW-hem lying flat: 40 3/16 × 50 3/8 in. (102 × 128 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.70

Object numberA.2015.20.70

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

DescriptionIntricately couched gold thread embroidery covers this cream colored, fine wool cape. Patterns range from paisly to crests, stars, quatrefoil flowers, and basket weave. One tassel falls from the waist area of each side. Above is a rhomboid shape of blue turquoise beads that match the blue, silk lining. The cape has a flat rondel and embroidered collar. Two wrapped buttons, with turquoise beads, serve as closures---one at neck and the other in chest area.