Klasenik or shayak

NameWool Vest

CultureBrsyak ethnic group

Date1925-1935

Place madeBitok, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumWool, silk

Dimensions33 11/16 × 24 in. (85.5 × 61 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.12

Object numberA.2015.20.12

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

DescriptionThe natural white felted wool best has a black braid trim at hem and openings. The bodice opening and the back hem area have orange, purple, and green silk flowers whose petals resemble hearts. These are on a black wool edged in orange and black braid.