Traje Flamenca

NameFlamenco Dress

Artist or maker Marta and Susana Perez

CultureSpanish

Date2008

Place madeSevilla, Spain, Europe

MediumCotton

DimensionsOverall: 65 3/4 x 56 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (167 x 144 x 35 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.71.1

DescriptionSleeveless Flamenco dancer's dress, bodice composed of alternating sections of black and white polka-dotted fabric, black and white geometric print fabric, and black lace fabric. The skirt consists of rows of ruffles, which alternate between yellow fabric, black and white polka-dotted fabric edged with golden thread, black and white geometric print fabric, and white eyelet lace fabric. There is a built in liner of sheer transparent black fabric. This Traje Flamenco was designed to be worn during the Feria de Abril in Sevilla, Spain.