Young Brides, Old Treasures

Macedonian Embroidered Dress

Oct 1, 2011 through Jan 6, 2013

Macedonian ethnic dress has it all – it is full of meaning and significance, visually stunning, quite possibly overwhelming, and embodies the skill, expectations, hopes and fears, creative use of materials, and aesthetic sense of the individuals who made and wore it. Saturated with cultural meaning, these many-layered ensembles rank among the best examples of textile art anywhere.

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Coat, dolama

Buckle, gulmish pafta

New Bride's Dress

New Bride's Dress

Back View Of New Bride’s Dress

Chest Ornament

Overcoat, klashenik

Detail of Wedding dress

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