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Scarf

Maker Unknown, Albanian

Date1879

MediumSilk

Dimensions75” L x 18” W

Credit LineGift of Carolynne Whitefeather

Object numberEUR2013.20.WHI

DescriptionLocal silk scarf created in Krujë. Most of the scarf is plain natural silk with decorative bands and geometric elements at the two ends. The widest band has interlocking geometric shapes alternating with plain red areas. Narrower multicolored bands and twisted multicolored yarn are above and below the central band. A single band of red triangles is above the principal group of bands. Two openwork areas at the end are set off by narrow multicolored yarn bands. Fringes at both ends.

ClassificationsCostume / Clothing

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