Fragment from an apron (opreg cu ciucuri) Romanian, Banat area late 19th century This woven fragment belongs to the upper part of an opreg cu ciucuri, a fringed apron traditionally worn by women from the Banat area of Romania and Serbia. The warp of the fragment's ground woven component is made of course, long wool fibers from the back of Turcana sheep. Highly twisted during spinning and dying, these fibers give desirable weight and stiffness to the apron. The decorative band was woven separately, and geometric motifs were embroidered over both fabrics. View more. Fragment from an apron (opreg
Fragment from an apron (opreg cu ciucuri) Romanian, Banat area late 19th century This woven fragment belongs to the upper part of an opreg cu ciucuri, a fringed apron traditionally worn by women from the Banat area of Romania and Serbia. The warp of the fragment's ground woven component is made of course, long wool fibers from the back of Turcana sheep. Highly twisted during spinning and dying, these fibers give desirable weight and stiffness to the apron. The decorative band was woven separately, and geometric motifs were embroidered over both fabrics. View more. Fragment from an apron (opreg cu ciucuri). Romanian, Banat area. late 19th century. Background: twill weave (warp: Turcana wool, Z spun, 24 per cm; weft: metal-wrapped thread; wool, Z spun, 14 per cm; cotton, 2Z spun, S plied); decorative panel: tapestry weave (warp: cotton, 2Z spun, S pliz, 16 per cm; weft: linen, Z spun, 38 per cm; silk, 2Z spun, S plied; metal-wrapped thread, 64 per cm); embroidery: metal-wrapped thread, metal coil. Textiles-Woven
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