Embroidered Velvet Vest | Lviv, Ukraine

  • P1010971
  • P1010974
  • P1010972
  • P1010973
  • P1010975
  • western ukrainian

$150.00

In stock

Description

Origin: Ukraine | Lviv area
Era: Early 20th century (circa 1910-1930)
Condition: good; missing beads; minor fading to velvet; light general wear; recommended for display only
Additional Notes: This style of vest was popular in and around the city of Lviv in western Ukraine and was often incorporated into a type of ‘national costume’ even by people who did not wear folk dress on a daily basis. Made of blue velvet with large embroidered flowers and decorated with small glass beads and sequins. The reference image above shows a woman wearing a similar vest from western Ukraine.

Additional information

Weight 2 lbs
Condition

Suitable for display only

Era

Early 20th Century (circa 1910-1930)

Gender

Women's clothing