DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Chorapi

NameSocks

CultureMiyak

DateEarly-mid 20th century

Place madeSmilevo, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumWool

Dimensions9 1/16 × 3 15/16 × 15 3/8 in. (23 × 10 × 39 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.51ab

Object numberA.2015.20.51ab

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

DescriptionThese socks have dark red chevron and square paterns set on point designs with green and white accents. The heel area seems to have been oversewn in the same colors. Red wool felt pieces are added to toe and heel area of the sole. Ties of varying lengths are at the top opening.