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Item Traditional folk costume wrap shawl "kosicka" from Abelova, Slovakia

Dimensions 98" long

Condition Good Condition - small hole; faint perspiration stains; minor color migration around yellow embroidery; light overall wear

Description This listing is for a rare element of a woman's folk costume from the village of Abelova in southern Slovakia. This style of shawl is called a "kosicka" and is wrapped around the body, worn over the blouse and under the vest, and tied in the back. Thus, the only part that is really visible when worn with a costume are the flaps at the back and the bits on the shoulders sticking out from under the vest. The shawl is made from very fine patterned cotton, and embroidered at the ends and on the shoulder pieces. The fabric helps date the piece to the beginning of the 20th century. Kosicka shawls are worn throughout the Novohrad/Lucenec/Banska Bystrica region, but went out of style around the time of WWII so many costumes were later worn without them. There is some light overall wear to the shawl, but most of it would be covered when worn with a complete costume. A unique addition to your collection of ethnic garments.

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