Woman’s Folk Costume | Vazec, Slovakia

$490.00

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Description

Origin: Slovakia | Liptov region | Vazec village
Era: WWII era (circa 1930-1950)
Includes: blouse, dress (vest with attached skirt), apron, kerchief, shoulder ribbons
Condition: very good; minor signs of wear and age; no serious damages; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
   Vest – across front: approx. 17″ between underarms
   Dress – total length: 39″
   Dress – waist: approximately 31″ around
   Apron – length: 27″ including fringe
   Vest – length: 14″
   Skirt – length: 25″
   Kerchief: 29″ x 30″
Additional Notes: A complete woman’s folk costume from the village of Vazec in the Liptov district of Slovakia. The costume includes a heavy linen blueprint skirt featuring a repeating pattern that is carefully pleated to create even rows of designs. The pieces are decorated with hand embroidery. The shoulder straps are fastened with safety pins and they can be adjusted as necessary for a correct fit. You can choose to permanently stitch them once you set the size or continue to wear them with the pins. Vazec dresses have a characteristic cut that features a tightly fitted vest, flared skirt and a wide panel on the front of the skirt that is intended to be visible on the sides when worn with the narrow apron.

Additional information

Weight 5.5 lbs
Condition

Suitable for wear

Era

WWII Era (circa 1930-1950)

Gender

Women's clothing