Socks

NameSocks

CultureGheg Albanian/Muslim

Date1930-1950

Place madePec, Kosovo, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool

Dimensions5 7/8 × 11 in. (15 × 28 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.55

Object numberA.2015.13.55ab

Collections

Europe

DescriptionThese woolen socks whose geometric patterns are sewn in basic needlepoint stitch in brightly colored single ply yarns. The predominant colors are red and white but cobalt blue, gold, hot pink and green figure prominently. 2 tassels of the same colors are at both sides of sock opening (one opening stiched shut and sock sewn together). A red, white and green braid acts as tie or to hang.