Riza

NameChemise

CulturePomak Muslim

Place madeGyumyurdzhisko, Bulgaria, Europe

MediumCotton

Dimensions50 in. (127 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.63

Object numberA.2015.20.63

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

DescriptionThis chemise is made of a white cotton fabric with interwoven tan stripes of different widths. It has a stand-up collar and wide sleeves. The embroidery (petit point) down the sleeves is of predominantly red, with some green, brown, and black. The cuff has a narrow row of couching in red and black. The open neck and stand-up collar have different embroidered decorations that are the same as those along the entire hem area. Two faceted black buttons and red crocheted loops serve as closure.