Kroj
Object number2018.006.0024-29
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOther: 63 in. (160 cm)
DescriptionA kroj from Bohemia that consists of a shirt, vest, pants, belt, handkerchief and hat. The shirt is white and has a cut work and embroidered collar. The vest is made of black wool and is finished with red edging. Yellow-green and ecru embroidery decorate its collar and both sides of the front opening. A large floral design in the same colors is stitched on the back of the vest. Three silver buttons accented with white, blue and red paint are affixed to each pocket. Seventeen identical buttons run down the left side of the vest's front side.
Its knee-length pants are light brown and have a dark brown button holding each pocket closed. Two identical buttons are at the waist with three more below to close the front flap. There is one additional button on the right side of the flap to balance the look. A brown leather tie runs around the bottom of each pantleg. The brown leather belt has decorative cloth elements on either side of its wider portion. Both are made of brown cloth and are covered with ecru embroidery. The letters "TS" or the number "75" lies in the center of one while the other is accented with small pieces of red fabric. Both have red leather edging. The larger of the two has a small leather loop on one end that buttons to belt. A red handkerchief covered with a floral print in hot pink, red, purple, lavender, ecru, tan and green hangs from the waist when worn.. Red fringe runs around its edges and it is tied with a twill tie at one end. The kroj is finished with a black felt hat that has a long, black ribbon attached to its top with a silver button. Loops and tails hang down onto its brim. A large, red and green puffball is affixed to the brim.On View
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