Vintage embroidered Croatian Folk costume, 3 piece Start Price USD 488.00 Current Price USD 488.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Los Angeles, CA See more about 'Vintage embroidered Croatian Folk costume, 3 piece ' Description Beautiful embroidered Croatian 3 piece costume.  All of the hand embroidery is done with silk thread.  This wonderful costume has an apron blouse and matching skirt.  The skirt and apron were purchased together and are a perfect match.  The blouse is older with cutwork embroidered applique on the front and an embroidered peplum in the back.  The colors and pattern of the blouse blend in nicely with the apron and skirt. The blouse around the chest is approximately 43 inches with expandible pleats in the back..  The sleeveshave 10 3/4 inches of embroidered on the end of the sleeve, they are 16 inches wide.  The neck is small and may need to be altered.In the back is  an embroidered peplum which is 29 plus inces. I didn't measure is all because it is pleated.  There is an embroidered applique piece on the chest. A fabulous older Croatian blouse. The skirt is pleated and measures 97 inches with embroidered bottom plus a 28 inches plain front panel, for a total of 125 inches.  The waist is approxcimately 29 iches, ties in front and can be easily enlaged.  It is 38 inches long.  the apron is 39 inches long including the fine lace an 70 iches wide, including lace.  No rips of tears, good condition. A fine wearible work of art.  For the collector, folk dancer of lover of fine embroidery. International bidders welcome, paypal only.  Payment due within 7 days of end of auction.  I ship within 2 days of receipt of payment. Place a Bid!