Chemise

NameDress

CultureMuslim

Date1930-1939

Place madeKosovo, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumSeersucker, plain cotton weave, ric rak, pompons, sequins,button

Dimensions48 7/16 × 35 1/16 in. (123 × 89 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.56

Object numberA.2015.13.56

Collections

Europe

DescriptionRed and green (less) embroidery leading to crochet. Fringe with silver metalic sequins and yellow pompons which adorn the sleeves' hems. The 2 piece sleeves are joined on outer seam by red and green (less) crochet with 2 sets of 2 yellow pompoms. The stand up collar has red crocheted cheverons and closes with button and loop. The bodice opening on outer edge is of red crochet formed into ric rak. Toward opening are yellow and orange loops centered with green, gold, and red squins. Chemise hem is plain.