Woman’s Folk Costume | Jakubany, Slovakia

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Spis region | Jakubany village
Era: WWII era (circa 1930-1950)
Includes: jacket, skirt, apron, kerchief
Condition: very good; stains and wear to kerchief; minor general signs of wear; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
  Jacket – across front: approximately 18-19″ between underarms
  Jacket – length: 17″
  Skirt – waist: 30-34″ around
  Skirt – length: 27.5″
  Apron – length: 27.5″
  Kerchief: 28″ x 29.5″
Additional Notes: Traditional folk costume from the Rusyn village of Jakubany in the Spis region of the Carpathian Mountains. The skirt and apron are both made of indigo-dyed, homespun blueprint linen. The apron is trimmed with lace. The jacket is made of purple brocade floral fabric with bands of colored trim around the edges. Complete with an old damask woven kerchief with floral motifs.