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Kroj, Piešt’any, Slovakia
Kroj
Kroj, Piešt’any, Slovakia
Kroj, Piešt’any, Slovakia
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Kroj

Object number2012.105.0004-7
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOverall: 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm)
DescriptionA man's Piešt’any kroj that includes a white shirt with long sleeves.There is a large and elaborate floral and geometric design in yellow and red threading over the top half of each sleeve. A band of the same embroidery encircles each cuff, as well as a narrow band of blue embroidery. A narrow band of the yellow and red embroidery lies around the collar. It has a white collar and placket that are covered with light blue, yellow and red floral embroidery. The pants are also white, but are decorated with black cording that lies on its front and thighs. What looks like the letters J and G are stitched into the inside of the waistband. The final element is a large leather belt decorated with metal studs and three elongated oval pieces of brass. Each piece has a circular hole in its center. A metal hook is affixed to the back of the belt and appears to be a holster of some kind.
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