DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Ubrus

NameHeadpiece

CultureBrsyak

DateLate 19th century

Place madePoreche, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton, linen, wool, metallic thread, silk

DimensionsOverall: 30 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (77.8 x 24.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sharon Sharpe

Object numberA.2011.8.1

DescriptionRed embroidered headpiece with long twined fringe from the sides and end. Long, narrow, rectangular cloth, embroidered but for a small rectangle in the center. Metallic yarn wrapped and embroidered through. Symetrically decorated, beginning with concentric diamonds with purple and metallic embroidery in various stitches. The larger end panels embroidered with red modified chevrons with touches of blue, green and purple . The fringe a different red than on body. Reversible. Edges bound with red cotton.