Kroj
Object number2014.035.0001-13b
Datelate 20th century
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOverall: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm)
OriginUSA?
DescriptionA Chodsky woman's kroj comprised of twelve pieces: a blouse, vest, petticoat, skirt, apron, shawl, headscarf, headwreath, stockings, and shoes. The blouse is white with a cut work lace collar and cuffs. Narrow, red ribbons are tied at each cuff. The vest is black with a red brocade. Black and metallic gold cording finishes all edges and is laced through loops on either side of the front opening.
A white petticoat with horizontal pleats and bands of white bobbin lace on its bottom half is hidden by a heavily pleated skirt in red wool with two bands of machine embroidered ribbon near its hem. Two lengths of identical ribbon hang down from the waist at the skirt's back. The embroidery is dark blue, white, and green, and in floral designs. Dark green ribbon edges the skirt's bottom. A green brocade apron is worn over the skirt. Its floral design in a variety of colors: yellow, dark red, dark blue, orange, and white. Its waistband is white with light blue embroidery.
The red shawl, worn over the shoulders, is covered with floral embroidery in dark purple, gold, grey, and white threading. A white cloth border with a row of gold floral embroidery and multi-colored fringe finish all four edges. The kroj's hot pink sash is covered with machine embroidery in floral designs. The embroidery is in dark purple, light blue, red, dark red and white. Red stockings are worn with kroje from Bohemia and this kroj is worn with black shoes. Women often carry a small handkerchief as part of the traditional costume. This handkerchief is an off-white square of fabric with a crocheted lace border in light, dark, and medium pinks. A small floral design is embroidered in one corner in dark blue, red, yellow, and green threading.
An unmarried woman wears a green wreath covered with fake red and white flowers, and green leaves. Two short lengths red machine embroidered ribbon hang down from its back. The ribbon matches that of the kroj's skirt. A married Chodsky woman wears a black silk headscarf with a large embroidered floral pattern in two of its corners (square-shaped with design in opposite corners). The embroidery is in red, yellow, white, and green. The two adorned corners are also edged with black fringe.
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