Woman’s Folk Costume | Sumiac, Slovakia

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Brezno district | Sumiac village
Era: WWII era (circa 1930-1950) and Mid-20th century (post 1950)
Includes: blouse, vest, shawl, skirt, apron, cap
Condition: very good; minor stains on shawl; light general wear; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
  Vest – across front: 17″ between underarms
  Vest – length: 19″
  Skirt – waist: 29″ across top (front opening covered by apron)
  Skirt – length: 28.5″
  Apron – length: 25″
Additional Notes: Six-piece ensemble from the Rusyn village of Sumiac in central Slovakia. The same style of dress was also worn in the nearby villages of Vernar and Telgart. Includes an older style hand-knit shoulder shawl that is rarely seen with costumes today. This is likely the oldest element of the costume. The costume comes with a beautiful hand-embroidered apron and bonnet. Finely pleated striped skirt and blue floral vest with old metal buttons. An interesting feature of the costumes in these villages are the narrow micro-pleated blouse sleeves. When not in use, the pleats are stitched together to preserve the fine pleating. This blouse has this type of temporary stitching through the pleats that can be removed if/when you intend to wear the blouse. Should you ever need to wash the blouse, it is recommended to re-secure the pleats with similar stitching in order to keep the pleats from washing out.