Wristlets

NameWristlets

CultureGheg Albanian/Muslim

Date1930-1950

Place madePec, Kosovo, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumCotton, wool, plastic (bugle beads, buttons) lace, metal sequins

Dimensions14 3/16 × 5 5/16 in. (36 × 13.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.48ab

Object numberA.2015.13.48ab

DescriptionSmall squares of green and hot pink form chevrons on upper area. Then small crosses interspersed evenly among 3 rows of 3 larger diamond patterns, also composed of sewn squares in the same colors in addition to black, purple and pale orange. Orange bugle beads form v's above the lace cuffs-decorated in with metalic sequins and continuing on diamond motif (outlined). Black and orange plastic beads are evenly sewn along the lace's v'd edges. A crocheted loop affixed to the inside of the cufff will attach to a white plastic button.