Stakkepar

Nameouter braced-dress

Maker Setesdal Husflid

Maker Hasla AS

Dateca. 2018

Place madeValle, Setesdal, Norway, Europe

Mediumwool, cotton, metal, plastic buttons

Dimensions39 3/8 × 36 1/4 × 5 7/8 in. (100 × 92 × 15 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2019.25.11

Object numberFA.2019.25.11

ProvenanceThese ensembles were sewn by Inger Homme and other community members organized through the Setesdal Husflid (local craft shop) in Valle.

DescriptionThis cartridge-pleated black wool 'braced' dress has a stiffened hem covered in red and green wool. The back of the dress is made of black twill-woven pleated wool. The hem has one center-front pleat and 3 back inverted/sewn pleats. The bodice is embroidered in wool and cotton and has commercial silver braid. The front of bodice is edged in red wool. Straps/braces come from the back and button at front armhole edge. There is a round front clasp of silver filigree with 'gold' round dangles