C.1930s Slovakian Linen Folk Underdress Dress Traditional Costume Homespun Smocking Pleats Embroidery

This is a traditional Slovakian underdress for a full folk costume. Homespun natural linen which has been beautifully gathered into pleats which hang at the back. Lovely decorative embroidery around the waistband in a linen thread. The front simply ties in the middle and as this part would have been covered, it wouldn’t matter for the ties to close fully. There is a red embroidered V monogram. 

This style of dress looks good just styled over a simply t-shirt. 

Difficult to date as like most folk clothing this style was made for a very long time using the same materials and techniques. I believe it was made.1930s but the fabric is possibly older. 

XS size

Measurements: 25” waist or larger if you don’t need the tie to close fully. The skirt is 26” long from the waistband. The straps can simply be tied to adjust or sewn into position to fit. 

Condition: Freshly laundered. There are some areas with scattered rust marks. These may remove with further soaking.

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