Woman’s Folk Costume | Liptovska Teplica, Slovakia

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Liptov region | Liptovska Teplicka village
Era: Mid-20th century (post 1950)
Includes: blouse, vest, skirt, apron, cap
Condition: very good; minimal signs of use; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
  Blouse – collar: 16″ around
  Blouse – sleeves: 24″ from collar to cuff
  Vest – across front: 19″ between underarms
  Vest – length: 18″
  Skirt – waist: approximately 28-33″ around
  Skirt – length: 29″
  Apron – length: 26″
Additional Notes: Traditional married woman’s ensemble from the village of Liptovska Teplicka tucked away in the Liptov mountain region (today part of the Presov region). Made in the second half of the 20th century of mostly modern materials with the exception of the skirt, which is made using traditional indigo-dyed blueprint fabric. Blouse has hand embroidery on the collar and cuffs.