Leksandsdrakt: Apron

NameApron

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateLate 20th Century

Place madeDarlana, Sweden, Europe

MediumWool, cotton.

Dimensions31 1/8 × 76 3/4 × 13/16 in. (79 × 195 × 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2017.32.4

Object numberFA.2017.32.4

DescriptionThis red & white vertically striped apron has alternating smaller and wider pleats, wherein geometric patterns alternate with solids. Other colors come into play: black, green, grey, and a yellow gold. The waistband & ties are a single tape of red & white geometric patterns with a green thread in the center. At each tie end is a red, black, white, & gold (sheared) pom-pom.