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Greek traditional vest from Elefsis region
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This is one piece of a Greek traditional vest who called “sigouni”. It wear at Elefsis town, near in Athens.
Black velvet, embroidery with cotton, ecrou and golden yarn and lots of beads on ecrou fat wool.
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Jan 2, 2012, 03.52 AMby jimyshu
This is beautiful~ I like the embroidery of the garment~ : )
Dec 30, 2011, 11.53 AMby blueartisan
Another one! You are one highly talented lady! I am so glad you are teaching and sharing with others!
Dec 30, 2011, 09.04 AMby Ralf Schmitz
this is so beautiful! you are really talented and gifted to be able to create something like that!
Dec 30, 2011, 02.05 AMby Seeks Corey
Love the embroidery! I so wish I was that skilled and patient.
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Dec 30, 2011, 06.44 AMby Mary P.
Sewing and embroidery are my great love!!!
Dec 29, 2011, 11.57 PMby schnui
Absolutely beautiful. Your embroidery is amazing.
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Dec 30, 2011, 06.45 AMby Mary P.
Thank you Schnui
Dec 29, 2011, 09.11 PMby mememe-1
This is so gorgeous! What a great why to learn about different cultures. Thanks for sharing :)
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Dec 30, 2011, 06.45 AMby Mary P.
It’s my pleasure!
Dec 29, 2011, 09.00 PMby Mary P.
No Vanessa, it’s no ready, I embroidery all by myself! I am teaching how to make Greek traditional costumes.
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Dec 31, 2011, 03.16 AMby Vanessa Velasquez
Wow, that info makes your vest looks even greater, i just can imagine the patient, talent and love needed to acomplish that master piece!!!
Dec 29, 2011, 08.49 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
Beautiful, i am just wondering if you got the black velvet pieces with all that amazing embroidery ready on the fabric or if you embroidery the pieces all by yourself?