Zelena Dolama

NameLong Jacket

CultureMiyak

Date1890s

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

Place madeSmilevo, Macedonia, Europe

MediumWool

DimensionsL=top of collar to back hem: 43 5/16 × 57 7/8 in. (110 × 147 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.41

Object numberA.2015.20.41

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

DescriptionThis natural white, felted wool, long sleeved vest is trimmed at the seams, hem, and front opening in two strands of couched green wool three-strand braid. A brown, couched braid that trims the chest opening and collar is edged with separate brown geometric design. The interior lining of the vest and sleeves is of red felt. Narrow sleeves also have a brown couched braid at the cuffs with red felt inserts. There are two side pockets.