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Embroidered bodice for women. Rhodopes, Pomak, Bulgaria.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on July 7, 2016 at 2:33am

Embroidered bodice for women, from the region around Zhaltusha village (near Ardino, Kardzhali province, southern Bulgaria). Part of the traditional festive costume, ca. 1950-1975. Ethnic group: Pomak (Bulgarian Muslims). Made of black satin, adorned with multicoloured embroideries in cotton, patchwork and zigzag-ribbons; edged with black cotton cord. (Inv.n° yel021 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).

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