Costume for Jota Aragonesa

NameMale dance costume: Pants, vest, sash and scarf (panuelo)

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeSpain, Europe

MediumWool, cotton lining and velvet, synthetic or silk satin, metal closure, plastic button, elastic

DimensionsOverall: 33 7/8 x 16 9/16 in. (86 x 42 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2011.22.5a-d

Object numberA.2011.22.5a-d

DescriptionPants (a): High waisted, medium blue wool wrapped pants with short black velvet legs and white cotton "bloomer" linings which protrude below. Has metal zipper at left side with blue button and loop closure. Blue sash fringe at left side front. Short white elastic suspenders. Black cord ties at lower leg sides with fringed ties.
Vest (b): Black velvet fronted open vest with sewn-down lapels and black satin inside lining. Blue and dark blue-black back fabric with metallic gold stripes.
Sash (c): Medium blue wool long sash matches the covering of the pants top and has long, twisted fringe at each end.
Panuelo (d): A triangular cotton scarf with lavender on lavender diamond motif woven in. The edges overstitched with with small zigzags.