Apron

NameApron

CultureBrysak

Place madeZeleznik, Demir Hisar Municipality, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumWool, cotton

Dimensions31 1/2 × 23 1/4 in. (80 × 59 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.5

Object numberA.2015.20.5

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

DescriptionThe apron is composed of two, warp-woven pieces sewn together (center seam). It is predominantly red and has geometric designs in white, blue, and green along with finer stripes in the same colors, as well as a darker red and black. The upper corners are folded under and sewn to shape the waist. The apron ties are orange in a double strand twist.