Red Satin Vest | Jakubany, Slovakia

Description

Origin: Slovakia | Spis region | Jakubany village
Era: Mid-20th century (post 1950)
Condition: very good; minimal wear; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
   Across front: 19″ between underarms (+ 2″ folded under)
   Length: 16″ (+ 1″ folded under)
Additional Notes: Traditional woman’s vest characteristic of Rusyn village of Jakubany in the Spis mountain region. These vests were made from a huge variety of fabrics ranging from solid colors, through wool challis florals, to modern printed designs of the post-war era. They can be easily identified by the use of cut felt trim around the edges. The vest has been made slightly smaller by folding under a few inched of fabric and stitching it down. This can easily be undone if you need the vest to fit larger.