Vest
An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art
The layers of embellishment on this Albanian vest include gold braid, gold cord in an intricate foliate pattern; and gold spangles. The lively patterned ikat lining adds to its festive appeal.
The Costume Institute
An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Costume Institute's collection of more than thirty-three thousand objects represents seven centuries of fashionable dress and accessories for men, women, and children, from the fifteenth century to the present.