Apron, large and heavy, made from two panels of black, red, maroon & yellow wool woven in a strange technique (almost an embroidery) to produce geometric carpet-type patterns similar to those on the sleeves of the dress (1981.35.23). Decorated near hem with a heavy piece of thick wool with bands of red, maroon, black fringe; wide ribbons of gold thread and lines of black, white & brass beads. Commercial cord for tying around waist at top edges. Part of complete woman's costume 1981.35.23-30.

Collection type: Object
Description: Apron, large and heavy, made from two panels of black, red, maroon & yellow wool woven in a strange technique (almost an embroidery) to produce geometric carpet-type patterns similar to those on the sleeves of the dress (1981.35.23). Decorated near hem with a heavy piece of thick wool with bands of red, maroon, black fringe; wide ribbons of gold thread and lines of black, white & brass beads. Commercial cord for tying around waist at top edges. Part of complete woman's costume 1981.35.23-30.
Geographical reference: North Macedonia, Republic of
Europe > Southern Europe > North Macedonia, Republic of; Prilep
Cultural groups: Macedonian
Person: Field collector Anne Elizabeth Pennington; PRM source Anne Elizabeth Pennington
Date / Period: Date made: 1950-1980?, uncertain
Date collected: 1960 - 1980
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 1981
Materials and processes: Material Wool Textile Animal, Material Bead, Material Brass Metal, Material String, Process Woven
Dimensions: Length: max 850 mm, Width: max 1000 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1981.35.25

Search terms: Clothing, Apron

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