Back apron

NameApron

CultureSerbian Dalmation

Datec. 1910

Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool

Dimensions21 5/8 × 17 1/8 in. (55 × 43.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.23

Object numberA.2015.13.23

Collections

Europe

DescriptionThis finely and tightly weft woven and turned to side back apron has a geometric pattern slightly different than those of belt and front apron. The colors are natural, orange, black and hot pink. Selvedge at waist and hem are bands of hot pink. A black fringe is on both sides and at hem. Parallel on the sides are 2 strands of purple. There are 3 similar 4 strand purple threads as part of hem fridge. It seems that in some case a green wool thread forms part of wool twist. Six strand braids in red and black are sewn on as ties. Worn over chemise.