Darpna

NameHeadscarf

CultureMiyak

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeGalicnik Village, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton, gold metallic thread

Dimensions29 1/2 × 29 1/2 in. (75 × 75 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.24

Object numberA.2015.20.24

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

DescriptionThis head scarf is made of white cotton cloth with one point folded over and sewn to form a diagonal. The hemmed areas are decorated with red embroidery and couched braids---one black and gold, the other gold. At intervals averaging 15cm are fringes of white cotton thread (probably crochet thread) with a few strands of red and burgundy.