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Patterns of Meaning:
Croatian Folk Life Traditions


April 24 through July 12, 1997

The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery presents Patterns of Meaning: Croatian Folk Life Traditions.

As an introduction to Croatian folk life traditions, this exhibition centers on folk dress and household textiles, complemented by historic illustrations, contemporary photographs, ceramic and stone models of village architecture, original naive art featuring village life and ritual artifacts. Much of it is the work of women's hands because women traditionally have been the nurturers and conservators of the nation's culture. All tell of the history and values of the Croatian nation.

For more information on Patterns of Meaning: Croatian Folk Life Traditions please read the following:

Press release

How about a quick tour of some of the works that are on display?!?

There are 12 images contained within this archive which are intended for personal/educational use only. These images bear a 1997 photographic copyright which belongs to the Ohio Arts Council, therefore, they are not in the public domain.

Woman's Vest - back view Women's Vest - front view Women's Vest - front view Married Woman's Folk Dress (Dress, Two Aprons and Sash)
Woman’s Vest, Back View
Village of Cilipi, Konavle Region

Black wool fabric with gold-wrapped thread embroidery

Collection of Vera Maletic
Woman’s Vest, Front View
Village of Cilipi, Konavle Region

Black wool fabric with gold-wrapped thread embroidery

Collection of Vera Maletic
Woman’s Vest*
Backa Region

Green rayon fabric with multi-colored ribbons, sequins, and beads

Collection of Stjepan Vlahovich

*This is a Croatian piece from the region of Vojvodina which is in Yugoslavia adjacent to Croatia and Hungary. This region historically has had a mixture of peoples. The color choices in this piece show Hungarian influence.

Married Woman’s Folk Dress
(Blouse, Skirt, Apron, Shoulder Shawl, and Sash)
Djakovo Area, Slavonija Region

Collection of Stjepan Vlahovich
Wedding Commemorative Pillow Cover Single Girl's Hat (Kapica) Detail from Woman's Apron Women's Shoes
Wedding Commemorative Pillow Cover, 1929

Linen fabric with multi-colored viscose rayon embroidery of angels and flowers

Collection of Stjepan Vlahovich
Single Girl's Hat (Kapica), early 19th century, Zumberak

Silver and mica spangles and silver wrapped thread embroidery worked on a home loomed linen base; tassel on top is made of thin strips of silver. The materials used indicate a family of means.

Collection of Judith Krizmanich
Detail from Woman's Apron
Ceglje, Jastrebarsko

Fine home loomed linen bleached white. Drawn and cutwork.

Collection of Stjepan Vlahovich
Woman’s Shoes
Slavonija

Black velvet with gold wrapped thread embroidery. Leather soles. Hand made.

Collection of Maria Saric
Men's Shirt Needle Lace (Paska Cipka) Women's Apron Decorative Towel
Man’s Shirt
Kupinec, Jastrebarsko

Home loomed linen, bleached. Multi-color cotton embroidery in traditional floral designs.

Collection of Stjepan Vlahovich
Needle Lace
(Paska Cipka)

Village of Pag, Island of Pag. 1950

Ecru cotton thread worked with a needle. Basic stitch: buttonhole. Today, this lace is much prized and is used as state gifts to visiting dignitaries.

Collection of Frances Babic
Woman's Apron
Village of Draganici, Jastrebarsko Area

Home loomed linen with multi-colored cotton thread embroidery and cotton thread crochet work

Collection of Stjepan Vlahovich

Decorative Towel

Linen fabric with red cotton thread "embroidery"

Collection of Stjepan Vlahovich

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