Stakkepar

NameUnder braced-dress

Maker Setesdal Husflid

Maker Hasla AS

Dateca. 2018

Place madeValle, Setesdal, Norway, Europe

Mediumwool, cotton, metal, silver, plastic buttons

Dimensions43 5/16 × 35 7/16 × 5 7/8 in. (110 × 90 × 15 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2019.25.12

Object numberFA.2019.25.12

ProvenanceThese ensembles were sewn by Inger Homme and other community members organized through the Setesdal Husflid (local craft shop) in Valle.

DescriptionThis cartridge-pleated white wool under'braced' underdress has a stiffened hem covered in red and green wool. The hem has one center-front pleat and 3 back inverted/sewn pleats. The bodice is embroidered in wool and cotton, with front top edge of green wool piping.The front clasp is heart-shaped. Straps/braces with small embroidery motifs come from the back and button at front armhole edge.