The dirndl is the traditional German dress associated for many with Oktoberfest. Learn more about the history of this German outfit and what exactly makes a dirndl a dirndl.

Norwegian Bunads. English edition by Bent Vanberg. Norwegian text Kiersti Skavhaug. Pictures by Arne Svendsen. Published by Hjemmenes Forlag. Oslo, Norway, 1982. 237 pp. Illustrated Dustjacket with eight color photographs of women and men in traditional Norwegian costumes; Blue cloth hardcover, title in silver on front cover and on spine; decorative endpapers after antique images of folks in traditional Norwegian costumes; Text - Foreword; Sections on Bunad; various personages, organizations and the various parts of Norway and their distinct way of dress associated with folk dance and costume; Illustrated with black and white historical photographs and prints, maps, and vivid color photographs of the Bunad costumes worn by men and women. In English Very good tight condition; in Good dj - light extremity rubbing. A Classic and Very Collectible on Norwegian Folk Costumes. Related to the History of Folk Traditions of Norway and Norwegian Costume and Dance.

The folk customs comprise clothing that is characteristic of a certain region. At present, folk costumes in the Czech Republic are no longer commonly worn, but people still wear them during tradit…

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Explore the rich heritage of traditional German clothing in our comprehensive article on Dirndl and Lederhosen. Discover the history, cultural significance, and modern-day revival of these iconic garments that continue to symbolize German identity and festivity. Perfect for cultural enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike.

Sicilian traditional clothing is part of our culture. Learn more about typical fashion for women and men, read our post on Sicilian Secrets' blog.

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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 own distinct folk costume! They are so varied and each just gorgeous....looks like the stuff of fairytales.... These images are from the new book Scandinavian Folklore, which I plan on adding to my research collection as soon as I can budget it in! :) Looks like a beautiful resource book! 

Hello all Today i am going to write about the costume of the region of Kapsai, somewhat of a sister region to Zanavykia. Kapsai is south of Zanavykia, between Lithuania Minor and Dzukija, bordering on Poland to the south. This corner of Poland historically had a sizeable Lithuanian community, and actually i am not familiar with any Polish costume native to this corner of Poland. Here is a map showing the Kapsai region. This map shows Dzukia extending to the south of Kapsai. Different maps do not agree as to the exact extent of the various regions, Dzukia in particular. Kapsai has perhaps the most colorful and impressive costume of LIthuania. Sometimes artists mix pieces from different regions in their drawings. When this is the case, they almost always depict an apron from the region of Kapsai. Here is the most prominant of the Lithuanian costumes on display in a museum in Moscow. A good representation of the Kapsai costume. Here are a couple of prints from V. Palaima representing the Kapsai costume. A couple of images from Jurkuviene. An example from Glemžaitė front and rear. And a couple of photos from Tamošaitis. , The most evident differences between this and the Zanavykian costume is that the bodice has a different cut, generally being much longer, and the apron has horizontal ornament. Starting with the chemise, It has the usual Lithanian cut, tunic type with narrow shoulder tabs. It was ornamented with overshot weaving, hemstitching, broderie anglaise [which was exceptionally popular in this region] or other embroidery. The embroidered chemises tend to have shoulder pieces which have been widened. Here is a closeup of the costume from the Russian museum. Overshot weaving in white and ecru on a lower sleeve. Hemstitching on lower sleeve and shoulder piece. Broderie Anglaise on a shoulder piece. Cross stitch on a chemise. You will notice that the upper sleeve is gathered into the shoulder as in Zanavykia, and the tulip and rue plant are major motifs. The skirt is most commonly woven with vertical stripes on a dark background, as in Zanavykia, sometimes solid stipes, and sometimes the stripes have ornamental motifs woven in.But plaid and solid color skirts, perhaps with spot motifs woven in, are more common than in Zanayvkia as a result of influence from neighboring Dzukija. Again, as in Zanavykia, the apron takes center stage. Peruse the images in the posting. Horizontal arrangement is distinctive for this region. Sometimes the upper part is left unornamented or made from a cheaper material, because the bodice covers it. The sash is wide, with very ornamental motifs, it is tied either under or over the bodice. Tulip motifs are often prominant, and the supplemental weft fringes are well in evidence. The bodice varies somewhat, but tends to be longer than anywhere else in Lithuania, resembling the kersetka of eastern Ukraine. It is made either of home woven or bought material. Some examples flare more widely. Here is a back view of one example, and two different patterns. The headpieces greatly resemble those of Zanavykia, kerchiefs with or without front pieces, galloons, netted caps with front pieces. The beaded headbands are apparantly not found in Kapsai. Here is an image of a somewhat different type of karuna found in Kapsai. This is a headress called pakalke, similar to the karuna, but without points and higher. A linen kerchief with woven ornament and attached frontpiece. Necklaces of amber, coral or glass beads complete the costume. Thank you for reading, i hope you have found this interesting and possibly inspiring. Jurkuviene treats this costume together with the one from Zanavykia in her article.on Suvalkija. http://ausis.gf.vu.lt/eka/costume/cost_suvalkija.html Feel free to contact me with requests for research. I hope to eventually cover all of Europe and the Former Russian Empire/Soviet Union. I also gratefully accept tips on source materials which i may not have. I also accept commissions to research/design, sew, and/or embroider costumes or other items for groups or individuals Roman K. Rkozakand@aol Source Material: AntanaTamošaitis and Anastazija Tamošaitienė, 'Lithuanian National Costume', Toronto, 1979 Vida Kulikauskienė et al, 'Lithuanian National Costume', Vilnius, 1994, Kati Reeder Meek, 'Reflections from a Flaxen Past, For Love of LIthuanian Weaving', Alpena, Michigan, 2000 Teresė Jurkiuvenė, 'Lithuanian National Costume', Vilnius, 2006 Mikalina Glemžaitė, 'Lietuvių Tautiniai Drabužiai', [Lithuanian National Clothing] Vilnius, 1955 Stasė Bernotienė, 'Lietuvių Liaudies Moterų Drabužiai XVIII a XX pr.' [Lithuanian Women's Folk Clothing from the XVIII to the XX cent], Vilnius, 1974, Stasė Bernotienė, 'Lietuvių Valstiecių Išeiginės Prijuostės XIX a. - XX a. pradžia' [Lithuanian Aprons of the 19th and 20th cent], Vilnius, 2007 J. Grigienė et al, 'Lietuvių Liaudies Menas - Drabužiai' [Lithuanian Folk Art - Clothing], Vilnius, 1974 Elena Matulionienė, 'Klaipėdos Krašto Tautiniai Drabužiai' [Folk Clothing of the Klaipeda Region], Klaipeda, 2005 V. Palaimas, artist, set of postcards, 'Lithuanian Folk Costume', 1961 R. Paknys, photographer, set of postcards, 'Lietuvių Tautiniai Drabužiai', 1991 Tatyana Razina et al, 'Folk Art in the Soviet Union', Leningrad, 1990 Irma šidiškienė, 'Buti LIetuve', Vilnius, 2004

Let’s take a closer look at some of the country’s best known traditional costumes, as well as their history and origin!

Hello all, Today I would like to start a series on the folk or national costumes of Iceland, in the local language Ísland. Iceland was first settled by the Norse in 874, the first known settler being Ingólfur Arnarson, although it is known that Gaelic monks had lived there earlier. The settlers were mostly from what is now Norway, with some admixture of Irish and Scots. The Icelandic language is little changed since that time, being the closest of all Scandinavian languages to that of the Vikings. Iceland is a large island northwest of the British Isles. It is a favorite site for geneological research, because there are not a large number of people, and the ancestry of every person has been meticulously documented since their arrival. There are no traditional regions, the population being mostly on the coasts. The capitol is Reykjavík, and this is their flag. For more information see this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland Íslenski Þjóðbúningurinn is the name for the national or folk costumes of Iceland, you will notice that buningur is from the same root as the Norwegian bunad. To help you pronounce this, the first letter is called 'thorn', and is pronounced like th in thin, the fourth letter is pronounced like th in this. Old English had these letters and then gave them up, a bad idea in my opinion, since English still has these sounds. There are five types of buningur for women, which are not regional, but all of which belong to the entire nation. Rather they come from different periods and had differing uses. 1. Faldbúningur 2. Upphlutur 3. Peysuföt 4. Skautbúningur 5. Kyrtill For men there are only two types, an older form and a more modern, formal form. Faldbúningur is the oldest form, and had gone out of use by around 1850, but has been to some extent revived today. It was also the starting point for most of the other forms. It is characterized by a large white headpiece that curves forward. This was called the krókfaldur. The form shown above was typical in the 18th cent. In the 19th century the headdress had become flat. This variant was called the spaðafaldur. Linen does not grow in Iceland, so it is not known what was used for the chemise, possibly a thin white wool was used. A full skirt with matching apron was worn, sometimes ornamented with ribbons, as seen here above. Sometimes the hem of each was covered with split-stitch embroidery. A bodice was worn, and a jacket over that, each of which was often ornamented with ribbon or embroidery. Gold embroidery was often used. The bodice was laced with silver chain. In some periods the jacket was shorter than the bodice, but at other times they were about the same length. If the skirt and apron were embroidered, a matching 'loose pocket' was often worn with them. In the mid to latter 18th cent, the high headdress began to be replaced by a stocking cap with a large tube and tassel, which was adapted from the men's costume. Rich jewelry was worn, including intricate metal belts. A silk kerchief was often tied around the neck. Soft slippers or silver buckled shoes were also worn by those who could get them. I will close with a few more examples of this costume. I will cover the other variants in future postings. Thank you for reading, I hope you have found this interesting. Feel free to contact me with requests for research. I hope to eventually cover all of Europe and the Former Russian Empire/Soviet Union. I also gratefully accept tips on source materials which i may not have. I also accept commissions to research/design, sew, and/or embroider costumes or other items for groups or individuals. I also choreograph and teach folk dance. Roman K. [email protected] email A good article on the various types of buningur. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_national_costume Here is the Heimilisiðnaðarsafnið textile museum website http://textile.is/ The Iceland national costume website. I have relied heavily on this site for information. http://www.buningurinn.is/?i=2 Other sources: Hildur Hermóðsdóttir, 'Icelandic National Costumes' Reykjavik, 2012 Elsa Gudjónsson, 'Traditional Icelandic Embroidery', Reykjavik, 1982 Charles Holme, 'Peasant art in Sweden, Lappland and Iceland', London, 1910

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Julie70 Joyoflife: What we wear, others wear has also patterns, motifs, weather they are alone or on someone. And let's add here also different patterns we found in our, or other's homes, like suggested yesterday. one or the other, has its place here!

This gorgeous traditional Vietnamese Pham Huong's inspired ao dai is available in two colors: black and white. And you can get this dress made by two different techniques: embroidered or hand-drawn. The price includes dress, pants, and shipping. We don't sell the headpiece like in the model photos. Please read carefully all the information below before you purchase the dress. :: C U S T O M I Z A T I O N S :: - Without anything customizations, your dress will look like the listing photos. You are welcome to have a couple details customized. For example, a different neckline etc. - Not all dresses or changes can be personalised/made due to the difficulties to achieve the result. - Surcharge may occur for any customizations. Contact owner for confirmation if you’d like to make any changes on the dress. :: S I Z I N G :: - It is very important to get the correct body measurements so we can make the dress to fit you perfectly. You MUST have someone to help you take your measurements as it is extremely challenging to correctly take the measurements on your own. - To place the order, please refer to this YouTube video on how to measure and fill out the measurements form at checkout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50letBoJu6k&t=5s :: N O T E :: - Colour of the product might not be exactly as it is in the photos as it may be affected by lighting, camera settings or time of day the photo was taken. Contact owner for any specific requirements. - All items are handcrafted and each piece has its individual and unique lace and beading characteristics, thus no two pieces will be the same. Sometimes we do have to adjust the lace/beading pattern due to the difference between your size and the model's. - The lace may vary slightly from time to time due to the supply; if you're specific with the lace, please let me know. :: R E F U N D P O L I C Y :: - We are a small business and we support sustainability. Therefore we only make dresses to order. And because of this reason, we do not accept return/refund. The information and measurements that are listed in the customization form are required to help us make your dress. So please fill out all the requested information before you submit your order. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your special day! Xx

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