Long sleeved vest

NameLong sleeved vest

CultureBrysak

Place madeZeleznik, Demir Hisar Municipality, Macedonia, Europe

(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool, cotton, metallic thread

Dimensions16 5/16 × 17 11/16 in. (41.5 × 45 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.2

Object numberA.2015.20.2

ProvenanceDonor grew up in Pittsburgh, PA as part of a local Yugoslav immigrant community. See long history of the collection in object file.

DescriptionThis vest/jacket is made of a fine black wool and lined in gray cotton. It has couched gold thread decorating the front opening (stylized leaf and floral pattern), the outer sleeve cuffs, and on both sides of the collar. The collar is lined in red cotton.
Couched gold embroidery o sleeves, collar, and front.