Ensemble
Romanian folk costume has remained relatively unchanged and continues to be worn for festival occasions. The basic model for women consists of an embroidered blouse and skirt, belt, head scarf, and often a vest or jacket. As in many cultures, embroidery is placed at "vulnerable" areas of the body: the neck, cuffs, and hem, but also at the shoulders and sleeves as a symbol of strength. This example of a full festival costume is striking in the variation of blue tones and abundant embroidery. The coordination of the various components is symbolic of the pride and care given to folk traditions in Romanian culture.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ensemble
- Date: fourth quarter 19th century
- Culture: Romanian
- Medium: cotton, wool, silk, metal
- Dimensions: Length at CB (a): 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Length at CB (b): 21 in. (53.3 cm)
Length at CB (c): 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Length at CB (d): 38 in. (96.5 cm)
(d): 36 in. (91.4 cm)
(g): 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
(h) Excluding fringe: 23 1/2 x 116 in. (59.7 x 294.6 cm) - Classification: Main dress-Womenswear
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mabel Choate, 1940
- Object Number: 2009.300.5a–h
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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