Long Over Vest

NameVest

Place madeKicevo, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton

Dimensions26 3/4 × 16 15/16 in. (68 × 43 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.10

Object numberA.2015.20.10

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

DescriptionThis white cotton vest has a stand-up collar lined in burgundy striped cotton over two other cotton layers (one orangish, the other blue and white). The collar's braid extends down both sides of the bodice forming twisted and looped patterns. The predominant black braid is set off by braids in light blues, gold, green, fuschia, and white. Around this, under arms, at hem, and at back are sections of burgundy brushed material with intricate geometric and floral designs in the same color palette. The vest has a double back vent.