Embroidered Linen Shirt | Vazec, Slovakia

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Liptov region | Vazec village
Era: WWII era (circa 1930-1950)
Condition: good; stains and scattered spots; in need to cleaning, but suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
   Across front: 23″ side to side
   Length: 25.5″
   Sleeve inseam: 16″
Additional Notes: Festive man’s shirt made of homespun linen with dense cross-stitch embroidery on the collar. The shirts of this village are known for having various woven symbols and markings on the sleeves and bodies that seem unusual and out of place to our modern eye, but were an important element of the local style in Vazec.