Antique Ottoman/Balkan Vest, from the late 19th-20th Century

  
Antique Ottoman/Balkan vest, estimated from the late 19th-20th century, in ruby red velvet embroidered with gold thread - exceptional one-of-a-kind piece. This remarkably elegant vest is crafted from deep ruby red velvet, richly adorned with intricate gold thread embroidery.

Each motif, meticulously handcrafted, reflects the refinement of traditional craftsmanship of the time. The interior of the vest is lined with exceptionally high-quality pale pink silk in a very beautiful condition. The stitching, entirely hand-stitched, demonstrates meticulous, non-industrial craftsmanship intended for a ceremonial or formal costume. Origin: Balkans / Ottoman Empire (Macedonia, Albania, Northern Greece). Materials: Cotton velvet / silk / gold metallic thread.

Technique: Entirely hand-stitched and embroidered. Condition: Exceptional for its age; velvet still bright, embroidery in excellent condition, strong stitching, original lining almost intact.

Please feel free to contact me for additional photos, more precise measurements, or any other information. Antique Ottoman/Balkan vest estimated from the late 19th-20th century in ruby red velvet embroidered with gold thread - exceptional unique piece. This vest, of remarkable elegance, is made of deep ruby red velvet, richly adorned with intricate gold thread embroidery. Each motif, painstakingly handcrafted, reflects the refinement of traditional craftsmanship of the time.

The interior of the vest is lined with exceptionally high-quality pale pink silk in very beautiful condition. The seams, entirely hand-made, testify to careful artisanal work, non-industrial, intended for a ceremonial or formal costume. Origin: Balkans / Ottoman Empire (Macedonia, Albania, Northern Greece).

Materials: Cotton velvet / silk / gold metallic threads. Technique: Entirely handmade stitches and embroidery. Condition: Exceptional for its age; velvet still bright, embroidery in excellent condition, strong seams, original lining almost intact. From shoulder to shoulder approx. From armpit to armpit approx.

Feel free to contact me for additional photos, more precise measurements, or any other additional information. Shipping is careful and secure, possible internationally. In-person handover is possible in France depending on location.