easterneuropeancrafts: Hungarian szűr mantle. Late 19th century.The szűr is a traditional garment wo

easterneuropeancrafts:

Hungarianszűrmantle. Late 19th century.

Theszűris a traditional garment worn by shepherds in the Carpathian mountains to provide protection against the elements. They were worn draped over the shoulders like a cape, and were heavily embroidered with designs specific to their locality.

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