Chemise-

NameDress

CultureBalkans

Datec. 1920

Place madeJajce, Bosanska Krajina region, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumCotton, wool, plastic beads

Dimensions42 1/8 × 27 3/8 in. (107 × 69.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.18

Object numberA.2015.13.18

DescriptionEmbroidered black and white wool geometric patterned pieces are added to this natural white cotton chemise at neck opening and shoulders. These are bordered by a black velveteen. The shoulders are joined with red sewn ric-rac. Sewn directly on sleeves at elbow area is an intricate star pattern. At cuffs another geometric pattern. A seven (7) cm width is sewn directly onto the material. Hand crocheted scallops complete the cuff. At hem are evenly spaced beads in blue, red, yellow sequence. The stand up collar is surrounded with black braid where it joins chemise there is a black and white stitch pattern. Closure is loop and knot in black.