metal thread jacket angle view

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metal thread jacket angle view

Posted by Linda Pastorino on April 13, 2013 at 6:51pm

Heavily embroidered jacket with metal thread. wound gilt silver thread. 19th c Ottoman Empire

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Eva Baby April 14, 2013 at 12:34am

looks fantastic, love the colours, but is it comfortable ?
Linda Pastorino April 14, 2013 at 4:11am

If you are tiny they are ok but none of these are comfort cloths exactly. Not compared to what most are used to wearing. My daughter tried it on and said it is a bit stiff. One has to be used to wearing this type of thing not to let it bother them.
Pia Ranslet May 28, 2013 at 11:40am

Hi Linda

Wonder if you are selling ? What is the price for this embroidered jacket?And what size is it?

Best regards Pia
Linda Pastorino May 28, 2013 at 2:46pm

yes also for sale. e mail me and I will let you know. thanks
Linda Pastorino May 29, 2013 at 3:17pm

I can fit into this.
Jean-Marie Criel April 23, 2016 at 4:20pm

Probably from Macedonian Muslims, either made in their original region, either made in Anatolia, after they had emigrated. I add a picture of a similar vest from my collection, with the same characteristics: fully embroidered with metallic thread ('applied cord'-technique), use of metallic sequins, 'silver' tassels hanging on a string). Our vest (made 1950-1975) comes from Eskişehir, and is still part of the traditional bridal costume of Muslim immigrants (and their offspring) from Macedonia. With kind regards, JM.

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