Leggings

NameLeggings

CultureSerbian Dalmation

Datec.1910

Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool, felt, cotton, metal

Dimensions12 5/8 × 6 7/8 × 15 3/8 in. (32 × 17.5 × 39 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.28

Object numberA.2015.13.28ab

Collections

Europe

DescriptionThe black wool felt leggings have bright pink button hole stitch at ankle and calf openings. The embroidered front is a looped pattern in orange and white with a single green thread intersperesed.. The entire pattern is edged in white and green. A red lines the lower leg opening which will close with a metal hook and eye. A purple and hot pink 88 cm braid (ends in tassle) will secure legging to calf.