Bokchha

NameApron

CultureMiyak Ethnic Group

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeSmilevo, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton, wool, silk, braid, thread

DimensionsL=waist fold to end of fringe: 26 3/8 × 16 9/16 in. (67 × 42 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.50

Object numberA.2015.20.50

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

DescriptionThis red wool apron has orange, blue/gray/orange, and black/white fine stripes in the visible area. In the area that is covered by the top fold and fringe are red, green, and yellow stripes. A gold, silk embroidered area of many textures decorate the hem area. The fringe is held in place with gold braid and there are areas where silk threads are purposefully frayed into pompons that resemble medallions. The ties of twisted two-strand, red cotton are 87cm and 77cm.