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Cerset 003. Women's ’Kerset" Inv. #449 Poltava Region, Khorol District. Early 20th century. Made of dark velvet, lined with printed calico, with internal ties. The armholes and neckline are trimmed with velvet piping. Decorated with pink and green silk braid on the right side of the chest and around the neckline. The square on the chest of the kerset is embroidered with a floral pattern in the form of a branch with flowers. The embroidery is done with coloured threads. The back of the fabric has six longitudinal folds, called ‘fandiv’ or ‘vusiv,’ which are decorated with buttons. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)