Woman’s Folk Costume | Vazec, Slovakia

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Liptov region | Vazec village
Era: Mid-20th century (post 1950)
Includes: jacket, dress (vest with attached skirt), apron, kerchief
Condition: good; vest widened at sides with fabric panels added; kerchief slightly faded and stained; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
   Vest – across front: 15″ between underarms
   Dress – total length: 37″
   Dress – waist: approximately 28″ around
   Jacket – across front: 16.5″ between underarms
   Jacket – length: 14.5″
   Apron – length: 24.5″ including fringe
   Kerchief: 26″ x 28″
   Jacket – sleeve inseam: 19″
Additional Notes: A complete woman’s folk costume from the village of Vazec in the Liptov district of Slovakia. The costume includes a heavy linen blueprint skirt featuring a repeating pattern that is carefully pleated to create even rows of designs. The pieces are decorated with hand embroidery and various types of trim. There is also a band of decorative weaving sewn to the inside hem of the skirt as this would be visible for times when the edges pulled up and flipped over when worn with a special underskirt. Vazec dresses have a characteristic cut that features a tightly fitted vest, flared skirt and a wide panel on the front of the skirt that is intended to be visible on the sides when worn with the narrow apron.