Headband

NameHeadband

Date19th century

Place madeMacedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton, metallic thread, silk?

Dimensionsincludes ties: 34 1/16 × 1 3/8 in. (86.5 × 3.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.32

Object numberA.2015.20.32

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

DescriptionCouched gold metallic thread covers a teal blue cotton on this headband. Embroidered silk rounds in orange and dark red resemble inset gems. Ties are of a twisted black cord.

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