Huskić, Nermana

Description/Context The Ottoman-style anterija was worn by wealthy Muslim women throughout the 19th and in the early years of the 20th centuries, often with other special-occasion pieces as part of a 'ženski begovski komplet'. The traditional anterija is worn as an overdress and adorned with intricate gold or silver decorations set off by the deep jeweltones of the background. It is typically made from velvet, brocade, satin, or other expensive...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Bosanski ćilim (Bosnian kilim) is a traditional flat carpet handwoven from sheep's wool dyed with natural plant ingredients. Influenced by both BiH's Ottoman history and the country's long folk traditions, the carpets feature colorful geometric, floral, and animal designs and were historically used to cover floors, walls, and furniture. Today, cultural institutions like the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina preserve historic collections, while modern artists and workshops work...

Scope and Contents The Bosanski ćilim (Bosnian kilim) is a traditional flat carpet handwoven from sheep's wool dyed with natural plant ingredients. Influenced by both BiH's Ottoman history and the country's long folk traditions, the carpets feature colorful geometric, floral, and animal designs and were historically used to cover floors, walls, and furniture. Today, cultural institutions like the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina preserve historic collections, while modern artists and workshops work...

Description Dimije are voluminous, highly pleated trousers central to traditional Balkan folk costume. Originating from ancient şalvar styles and popular during the Ottoman era, these wide-legged pants taper dramatically to tight gathers at the ankle. Wealthier wearers commissioned versions in opulent silk, satin, or velvet, often heavily embellished with intricate gold thread (srma) embroidery. In a complete ensemble, dimije were paired with a crisp...

Description Like the other items in the Begovski komplet, the Ottoman-style jelek (a particular type of prsluk or vest) was crafted from luxury materials by a master craftsman (terzije) and came to be a prominent symbol of status and wealth.Similar to the Anterija, the jelek is traditionally made from plush velvet (kadifa), silk damask, or heavy brocade (dibba) in...

Scope and Contents The Army of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) [Vojska Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine (VFBiH)], was established on 18 March 1994, but officially came into being only after the Dayton Peace Agreement was signed on 14 December 1995. It was created by the merger of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) and the Croatian Defence Council (HVO) into a single military structure with two national components, Bosniak and Croat. The members of the AFBiH served under...