Riza

NameChemise

CultureGreek Ethnic Minority

Dateca. 1930

Place madeYambol-Haskovo, Bulgaria, Europe

MediumCotton

DimensionsHem included: 44 7/8 × 36 1/4 in. (114 × 92 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.52

Object numberA.2015.20.52

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, flared chemise has minute embroidery. Around the collar and opening are geometric cross-stitched patterns in red (predominant), blue, hot pink, black, and orange. Running down each sleeve is a narrow band of red and blue, evenly spaced, small flowers. A red geometric cross-stitched pattern of stylized flowers and vines circle the cuffs that are edged in tiny blue crochet. The bottom of the front panel has three interwoven bands---two red, one blue. Above each side of band there is a small sewn pattern. There are two crocheted loops at the neck opening.