Kalce/carape (socks)

NameSocks

CultureSerbian Dalmation

Datec.1910

Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool, felt, cotton, metal

Dimensions11 7/16 × 5 1/8 × 7 1/2 in. (29 × 13 × 19 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.29ab

Object numberA.2015.13.29ab

Collections

Europe

DescriptionThese wool socks are knitted in a natural tan with a natural black chevron pattern at front ankle. A sewn 4.5 cm front and 2 cm back band in crocheted goeometric tan, orange, red, black pattern begin to lead up leg. Continuing up leg is an orange felt fringe followed by elaborate embroidered? crocheted? pattern in red, black and predominate natural color. In front center is a black felt square. Around opening is a green braid. Closure 2 metal hook and eye.