Dutch woman's folk costume apron from Marken, Netherlands | hotsell indigo blue pleated cotton summer clothing | traditional ethnic dress folklore

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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Authentic woman's folk costume apron from the island of Marken near Amsterdam, Netherlands. The apron is made of indigo-dyed cotton and attached to a plaid waistband with a decorative handmade crochet seam. Features an awesome horizontal pleating style that is preserved by carefully folding it for storage. The aprons are never ironed, but worn with these pleats as an additional decorative feature as shown in the last photo. Very festive and fun - a unique element of the local folklore culture. I have many other Marken folk costume pieces and sets available so please don't hesitate to contact me if you don't see what you're looking for here.

Measures 29" long.

CONDITION: Very good with minimal wear. No ties included.

A note regarding condition: All of the costumes and textiles that I sell are vintage and have typically seen decades of use resulting in expected wear and tear that add to the history and authenticity of each piece. In case of above-average wear, I will mention any significant damages and heavy signs of use. Depending on the age, materials, and condition, I often hand-wash more durable, colorfast cotton and linen textiles, but embellished garments, heavier wool pieces or items made from silk or fine fabrics are sold in the original, unwashed condition. Small holes or stains, missing sequins/beads, worn trim, and other marks related to standard wear are common and do not detract from the value of most pieces. Please keep in mind that a vintage textile or garment in very good condition might still show signs of use, storage and age.

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I am located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) and local shoppers are invited to view or try on items in person before buying. Many other garments are available so please don't hesitate to email your specific requests. For consulting services in ethnographic textile care, collection management, storage, exhibition, and preservation, search the web for ELLIS ISLAND VINTAGE.

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