Embroidered Linen Dress | Tetovo, Macedonia

Description

Origin: Macedonia | Tetovo area
Era: WWII era (circa 1930-1950)
Condition: good; some spotting and stains; faint red color transfer in areas; small areas of missing embroidery, mainly along edges; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
  Across front: 18.5″ between underarms
  Across waist: 22″ side to side
  Length: 50″
Additional Notes: Heavy linen dress/chemise with thick, black wool embroidery embellished with metallic and colors wool accents. Part of a woman’s festive costume from the villages around the town of Tetovo in northwestern Macedonia near the border with Kosovo.