Original women’s Macedonian village folk tunic vest

Bought in the former Yugoslavia in 1969

Thick white wool (7 panels)

Edged in combination of black embroidery and woven bands, with fringe

Additional multicolor woven band accents

Completely hand stitched

Open front, overlapping below the waist

Unlined 

Measurements, laid flat (in inches)

Across shoulders 13 (cut in)

Across underarms 17.5

Across waist 19

Across hips 19.5

Total length 28.5

Marked Size: None; recommended Small—last photo shows as worn over 38” bust: it does fit but probably better on a smaller person

Condition: Faint reddish stain on front, as shown; wool is worn down (or moth nibbles?) in small areas