DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Sverigedräkt sewn from kit
NameApron
Artist or maker
Ekelund Weavers
CultureSwedish
Date1984-2015
Place madeHorred, Mark Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, Europe
Cultural Region if different than place madeScandinavia
MediumCotton, linen
Dimensions32 5/16 × 33 7/8 in. (82 × 86 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2016.43.2
Object numberFA.2016.43.2
DescriptionThis pleated, hand embroidered, bright yellow apron is decorated with a blue panel near the hem. The panel is ornamented with seven white daisies, each with two green leaves, all embroidered in stem stitch, satin stitch and French knots. A commercial cotton tape in green, blue and yellow acts as waistband and ties.
20th century
