Dzhube

NameVest

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 1920

Place madeBoroec Village, Strushki Drimkol Municipality, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumWool, cotton, metallic rick-rack

Dimensions35 13/16 × 27 15/16 in. (91 × 71 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2016.1.9

Object numberA.2016.1.9

DescriptionThis hand-sewn, long vest is made of natural white wool that has been felted. It is slightly flared. The bodice has an appliqued red wool, cut-out, decorated with a row of couched silved metallic bands and a thin, embroidered band outlined in orange thread. The center openings have brown, wool braid trim that is also at the side slits. The bottom hem opening is sewn into a fringe. The side gussets also have red appliqued figures similar to that of the bodice. It is outlined in orange thread, has a row of gold-colored glass beads, and is embroidered on the inside in green, orange, blue, and white thread.