Tour description

Cerset 017. Women's ‘Kerset’ Inv. #443 Poltava Region, Khorol District Early 20th century Made of brown velvet, lined with calico, with internal ties. The armholes and neckline are trimmed with grey cotton piping The kerst is decorated with silk braid around the neckline and chest . The chest is filled with an appliqué with a floral motif in the form of a tree with flowers. The chest area is also decorated with smooth embroidery using coloured silk threads. At the back, the fabric forms six longitudinal folds, or ‘fandiv’ or ‘whiskers’, which are decorated with buttons.