Headscarf

NameHeadscarf

CultureGreek Ethnic Minority

Dateca. 1930

(not assigned)Bulgaria, Europe

MediumWool

DimensionsFringe not inc (avg 23-25): 50 3/8 × 50 3/8 in. (128 × 128 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.58

Object numberA.2015.20.58

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

DescriptionThis commercially-made black scarf is of a fine wool that is centered with florals (roses, tulips, chrysanthemums, et al) and paisly. Colors are dark red, pink, blue, golden yellow, green, and white. A black macrame ending in fringe borders the entire scarf.