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Woman's kroj, Tichý Potok or Torysa, Slovakia
Kroj
Woman's kroj, Tichý Potok or Torysa, Slovakia
Woman's kroj, Tichý Potok or Torysa, Slovakia
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Kroj

Object number2012.135.0006-8
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
DescriptionA Tichý Potok or Torysa kroj consisting of a blouse, bodice and apron. The blouse is quite short and white with long sleeves. Its neckline and sleeves are gathered. Colorful cross-stitching and embroidery run around the neck and cuffs. A wide band of white bobbin lace encircles that top of each sleeve. The bodice is made of green wool and made to look like a vest. The navy blue apron is decorated with white batik printing. It is floral printing and is evenly spaced throughout the apron with a wide band across the bottom. The apron is pleated, starting at its wide embroidered waistband. The embroidery is in an orange, red, and green floral pattern.
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