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Woman's kroj, Velká nad Veličkou, Moravia
Kroj
Woman's kroj, Velká nad Veličkou, Moravia
Woman's kroj, Velká nad Veličkou, Moravia
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Kroj

Object number1993.032.0001-6
MediumTextile
DimensionsOverall: 88 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (224.8 x 59.7 cm)
DescriptionA Velká nad Veličkou kroj consisting of a rubac, blouse, vest, skirt, and apron. The rubac is made of a heavy weave cotton in white with black embroidery creating an empire waist. The blouse is in white cotton with its collar and shoulders embroidered in red, blue, and orange. Its cuffs and elbows are decorated with red and blue embroidery. The vest is in white wool with green ribbon applied around its neck and bottom, and down its front. Multi-colored tambour embroidery, applied blue trim, and felt embellishments decorating its front. The skirt is heavily pleated skirt is made of gold fabric and has a waistband embroidered in red and gold. The apron is in light blue linen with a floral print and an attached sash. The sash is machine embroidered in blue and white floral designs. A secdon skirt is included with this kroj. It is navy with a yellow print with a white and red embroidered waistband, and is heavily pleated.
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