Folk clothing

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Traditional Finnish men and women costumes Finnish clothing has European features and specific influence of nature, climate and history of Finland. Traditional Finnish women clothing consists a smock, skirt, cotton blouse, vest or bodice, jacket, apron, scarf, headdress (cap, headband, hat etc.) and shoes.

“Polish costume from Beskid Żywiecki, by barbara kubska.”

Hello all, Today I will talk about a type of outfit which is not a Folk Costume at all. These come on the market now and again, and people ask me about them. This is what may be called Russian Town costume. These were never worn by peasants and are not part of the Russian folk costume tradition. The cut and construction of these outfits are not Russian or traditional. They are basically Victorian era garb covered with embroidery and utilizing Russian folk lace. These were made to order in…

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A quick tour of several styles of traditional dress from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

folk costume - Slovakia

Hello all, Today I wish to talk about a traditional attire which is unique. This is not a folk costume, but a town costume, one of only two which have survived in Poland. [The other is the Bamberg costume of Poznan'.] This form of dress was common to many of the bourgeoisie of Poland, but the vast majority gave up their old form of dress for modern fashions in the 19th cernt or even earlier. In Żywiec, however, it became elaborated in the late 19th cent. and developed into something found…

LEMKOS According to one version, Lemko ancestors were the ancient tribes of White Croats who lived on the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains. The number of Lemkos on territories of pre-war Poland was estimated between 100,000 and 150,000 people. The Lemkos survived many tragic moments in their long history: first, internment in the Talerhof camp,...

Made to Order! A handwoven Slavic or Pagan ethnic belt for a woman's folk costume of Ukraine or Russia. Woven in a traditional Norwegian practice with a heddle and shuttle from scratch. In the pattern is the traditional symbol for our Pagan Spinner of Fate, Makosh. These decorative belts are widespread across the Baltic States, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean Countries, Scandinavia and Fennoscandia. A woven belt is often a woman's garment, but in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, men also…

Last year I began reading the blog, Folklore Fashion, it was brim full of breathtaking photography of Scandinavian folk costumes antiques and reproductions. Having never really studied much about this type of costume - I was quite intrigued. Some of the techniques I recognize (the gauging on the skirts, for instance) from 1860s sewing, but as for the stunning color, fabric, and embroidery combinations - I think they are just fascinating! It's amazing how all the different regions have their…