Chemise

NameDress

Place madeKicevo, Macedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton, wool

DimensionsSleeves=55 cm: 56 7/8 × 31 1/8 in. (144.5 × 79 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.7

Object numberA.2015.20.7

ProvenanceDonor grew up in Pittsburgh, PA as part of a local Yugoslav immigrant community. See long history of the collection in object file.

DescriptionThe white cotton chemise body is made of six pieces with sleeves of two pieces each, plus an embroidered area. There are three rows of cross-stitched triangles of black, green, and royal blue with designs in hot pink, burgundy, and ecru that are separated by three small areas that are done in stylized pink flowers. A burgundy colored fabric edges the cuffs. A stylized flower and leaf embroidery lies at the decoration's upper edge. A similar edging pattern lies at the hem area whose cross-stitch decoration is of stylized pink flowers. Embroidered geometric designs rise 12 cm along the side seam. A white cotton tape forms the round collar.