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Embroidered jacket
Embroidered jacket
Embroidered jacket
DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Embroidered jacket

NameJacket
Place madeShkodra (Skutari), Albania, Eastern Europe, Europe
MediumWool, metalic thread
Dimensions36 13/16 × 24 in. (93.5 × 61 cm)
Length: center back
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.13
Object numberA.2015.13.13
Collections
DescriptionThis felted wool jacket is in a natural tan wool color with elaborate couched embroidery at cuffs, shoulders and bodice area opening. Colors are red, orange, tan, black, mauve, with gold metallic. A commercial braid and rick-rack are also present in the front. Couched dark brown braid covers seam areas, opening, hem and two small side slits.

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