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Poala
Poala
Poala
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Poala

NameApron
CultureKaraguni Vlach
Datec. 1930
Place madeKumanovo municipality, Macedonia, Europe
(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe
MediumWool, metallic thread
DimensionsOverall: 22 7/16 x 14 15/16 in. (57 x 38 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Macedonian Arts Council
Object numberA.2010.77.33
DescriptionDark wool apron with gathered waist and blue panel in center top. Horizontally seamed across the center with maroon, dark blue, teal, black interlocking zigzags in vertical rows. The edges black, with black and maroon dashed edging. Wool cord ties.
Sarong
Early to mid-20th century
Chultar
Artist not recorded
c. 1880
K'chula
ca. 1930
Sarong
Early to mid-20th century
Costume for Jota Aragonesa
Artist not recorded
Chumpi
Artist not recorded
Mid-19th century