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DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Chultar

NameApron, bridal
Artist Artist not recorded
Datec. 1880
Place madeBitolsko Pole, Macedonia, Europe
(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe
MediumWool, brass, metallic thread
Dimensions33 1/16 × 32 5/16 in. (84 × 82 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Frank Hibben, A.1978.2.5
Object numberA.1978.2.5
DescriptionRectangular red wool apron, handwoven, seamed vertically at center. Green and black diamond motif on horizontal red stripes separated by horizontal rows of white "beading" pattern. Gold band attached at bottom edge. Three rows of fringe, red with some black, 2 upper rows are wrapped in metal. See note.
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