Formal socks

NameSocks

CultureMuslim

Date1930-1939

Place madeKosovo, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool, metallic thread

Dimensions11 1/4 × 6 5/16 in. (28.5 × 16 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.62ab

Object numberA.2015.13.62ab

Collections

Europe

DescriptionKnitted in bugundy (predominant) and white, green and hot pink wool with gold metallic thread parts. The socks are over sewn in same colors, navy and abit of grey. The patterns are of rhomboids, traingles (some stepped) and chevrons. 2 tassels of red, burgundy, green, white wool and gold thread are on ouside of each upper. Socks tie with 3 strand braid of green burgundy and gold- one strand has tassel.