Darpna

NameHeadscarf

CultureMiyak Ethnic Group

DateEarly-mid 20th century

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

Place madeSmilevo, Macedonia, Europe

MediumVoile?, silk, cotton, machine-made tape

Dimensions31 1/2 × 31 1/8 in. (80 × 79 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.49

Object numberA.2015.20.49

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

DescriptionThis almost square white scarf is edged on all sides with a manufactured white, scalloped tape that has pink flowers and leaves. Three corners have identically cross-stitched flowers, leaves, buds in pale green, brown, orange, red, blue, pink, and black. From all corners hang red fringe with a few white threads---all of different widths. From two sides hang two more fringe groupings---one side has only one, and the fourth, none.