Scope and Contents This collection includes a variety of traditional textiles from Bosnia and Herzegovina that exhibit traditional fabric, construction, styles, and motifs. Items include weaving samples, slippers (čarape or priglavke), and clothing. It also includes miscellaneous personal items.Many of them are handmade by the women in collective civic organizations called Udruženje građana – žene muslimanke ‘Sumejja’ Udruženje građana – Citizens' Association...

Description

Priglavke (sometimes called Pape) are substantial wool or wool-blend, slipper socks handknit it bright colors and traditional patterns. They tend to be shorter and are intended to be worn over socks. They often incorporate specialized heel or toe construction, like the "Bosnian toe" shaping (a boxy, flat and rectangular shape popular in the region).