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Traditional ethnic Macedonian vest for women- 100%handmade- excellent handicraft

$ 58.08

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
  • Culture: European
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: The vest is called shayak and comes from the area of Bitolska Gorni Sela. It is probably made before 1930 and is very typical for this district and for this period.Every part of it is handmade. The woolen material is woven on a special loom, and then sewn by hand. All extremely well done. So also with the beautifully decorations of ribbons, embroidery and velvet .The item is in very good condition (there is one little sign of wear -shown on a photo)

    Description

    The item is  made of wool, decorated with velvet, ribbons.
    Seize: Small  ( chest: 80cm                Height:71 cm)