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Woman's kroj, Kyjov, Moravia
Kroj
Woman's kroj, Kyjov, Moravia
Woman's kroj, Kyjov, Moravia
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Kroj

Object number2000.049.0002-6
MediumTextile
DimensionsOverall: 24 in. (61 cm)
DescriptionA Kyjov kroj consisting of a petticoat, skirt, apron, blouse, and collar. The petticoat is made of white cotton and has a gathered waist. The skirt is orange with vertical stripes of white floral embroidery. Green, pink, and metallic ribbon is applied around the hip area. The apron is dark blue with ecru bobbin lace across its hemline. Red and blue threading accents the lace. The lower half of the apron is covered with floral and geometric embroidery in yellow, pink, red, blue, green, and white. A line of red and white stitching runs down its center. The blouse is in white cotton and has puffed elbow sleeves. The cuffs and sleeves are decorated with black floral embroidery. The cuffs are also trimmed with dark grey and white lace. The white collar is nearly covered with black floral embroidery. Three of its sides are trimmed with grey and white lace. This kroj is not complete - lacking a vest, headscarf, and sash.
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