Exhibition description

Coerset 010. Women's ‘kerset’. Inv. #218 Poltava region, Khorol district Early 20th century Made of dark blue jacquard fabric, lined with homespun linen and calico, with internal ties. The armholes and neckline are decorated with velvet piping. The kerst is trimmed with silk braid around the neckline and chest, which is filled with an appliqué with a floral motif in the form of a branch with pink and green flowers. At the back, the fabric forms six longitudinal folds, or ‘fandiv’ or ‘whiskers,’ which are decorated with buttons.