Prepashka

NameFringed Belt

CultureMiyak Ethnic Group

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeSmilevo, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumWool, cotton

DimensionsL does not include fringe(avg 26cm or cotton tie: 98 1/16 × 4 1/8 in. (249 × 10.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.47

Object numberA.2015.20.47

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

DescriptionThe red wool warp-woven belt has three thin stripes of black and white. Long, predominantly red, fringe hangs from each end and end corner. Intespersed are strands of blue, orange, and green. A green and fuschia cross-stitch keeps strands separate as it decorates. A two strand red cotton twist is the tie.