Textile fabrics -- Bosnia and Hercegovina

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...

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...