DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Sverigedräkt sewn from kit

NameApron

Maker Ekelund Weavers

CultureSwedish

Date1984-2015

Place madeHorred, Mark Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, Europe

MediumCotton, linen

Dimensions32 5/16 × 33 7/8 in. (82 × 86 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2016.43.2

Object numberFA.2016.43.2

DescriptionThis pleated, hand embroidered, bright yellow apron is decorated with a blue panel near the hem. The panel is ornamented with seven white daisies, each with two green leaves, all embroidered in stem stitch, satin stitch and French knots. A commercial cotton tape in green, blue and yellow acts as waistband and ties.