Sarka, women’s short long-sleeved jacket made of black felt, with sewn-on decoration. The chest has a deep oval opening, which becomes straight at its lower part. Around the opening of the chest, all around the bottom edge and at the edges of the sleeves, there is a sewn-on decorative band of twisted cord and golden thread, which form continuous spirals of stylised floral motifs with a chain-like finish.
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Translator:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
Author:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
Description:
Sarka, women’s short long-sleeved jacket made of black felt, with sewn-on decoration. The chest has a deep oval opening, which becomes straight at its lower part. Around the opening of the chest, all around the bottom edge and at the edges of the sleeves, there is a sewn-on decorative band of twisted cord and golden thread, which form continuous spirals of stylised floral motifs with a chain-like finish.
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Translator:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Petroula Hadjittofi
Author:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Description:
Inv. No. EE 2571: Decorative fez band (probably), made of crimson velvet. The one end of the band is broader and tongue-shaped, consisting of a separate, sewn piece. A hem is formed along the edges. The whole surface of the band, including its tongue-shaped end, is covered by a continuous wavy branch with leaves, blossoms and flowers, made of gold threads in padded satin stiches, and studded with seed pearls. At the back side, the band is lined with brown cloth. The back side of the embroidery is visible on the lining. The tongue-shaped end of the band is bordered with goldwork lace. Dimensions: Length: 58,5 cm. Width of band: 4 cm. Width of tongue-shaped end: 6,5 cm.
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Translator:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Author:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
Description:
Wide belt made of purple velvet, densely embroidered with gold thread. The neoclassical design consists of continuous spirals in a contrary arrangement, with curving acanthus leaves and various floral motifs in between. The flat stitch embroidery motifs are reinforced with paper underneath, creating the impression of relief. The entire length of the embroidered surface is bordered with an elaborate, fine edging, also made of gold thread. The back of the belt is lined and reinforced with purple satin and cotton fabric.
