Rödrangdigt liv (red-striped bodice)

NameBodice

CultureSwedish

DateLate 1970s

Place madeDarlana, Sweden, Europe

MediumWool, cotton, pewter

Dimensions21 3/4 × 22 3/16 × 13/16 in. (55.3 × 56.4 × 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2017.32.2

Object numberFA.2017.32.2

DescriptionMade by Margaretha Johannes (b. 1932)
The red handwoven wool bodice has 2 large stripes in white, black, red, gold, blue, and greens. They fall from the front shoulders, while on the back, they create 2 large V shapes and an incomplete V. The peplum is red cotton. The lining is muslin. The closures consist of 5 pairs of metal heart shaped pieces through which a black & white woven cotton tape is laced. A large metal hook & eye is found at the front breast, 2 metal hooks are at side seams.