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Hello all, Today I will attempt to give an overview of the costumes of France. France was divided into traditional provinces before the revolution. These are shown in color in the map above. Afterwards the nation was divided into administrative districts, called Departements, of roughly the same size, which were grouped into 27 Regions. These are shown by the fine and bold lines on the map above. A quick glance will show that they do not always correspond. The map below names the contemporary Regions and Departements. I will attempt to present the folk costumes according to the old Provinces, as they more closely present regions of traditional culture. France is, like most nations, multiethnic and multilingual. The five corners of the nation have territories in which unrelated languages are spoken. German in Alsace, Dutch in French Flanders, Breton in Brittany, Basque in the Basque country, and Catalonian in Rousillon. The Corsican language is also distinct. In the main part of the country various Romance dialects were traditionally spoken, which linguists and tradition group into three languages. In the north, the Langues d'oïl, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langues_d%27o%C3%AFl these dialects are various forms of the language which we today call French. In the east, Arpitan, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco-Proven%C3%A7al_language and in the south, the Langues d'oc, or Occitan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occitan_language On the following map, French dialects are shown in shades of green, Arpitan dialects in shades of blue, and Occitan dialects in shades of red. Other languages are shown in violet or lavender. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_France This article will cover roughly the territory of the Langues d'oil, with the exception of Aunis and Saintonge. I will proceed roughly from north to south. Some Provinces have much more material as regards costume than others. Many of the costumes are quite similar, the largest differences being in the coifs and other headdresses, which show an amazing variety. Flanders Flanders refers to the Dutch speaking northern part of Belgium. Some of this territory was ceded to France centuries ago, and There are still about 20,000 people in French Flanders who speak Flemish. This area lies on the Belgian border. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Flanders The ladies of the town of Dunkirk are called Bazennes, and have a distinct costume A dance from French Flanders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83hqRBo-zv8 Artois Artois lies in the north, inland from the coast and just south of French Flanders. It is also a small province. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_of_Artois Picardie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picardy One of the most distinctive costumes of Picardie is that of the Pas de Calais, in particular the town of Boulogne sur mer. This is the area along the coast. Currently it has been separated from Picardie and combined with the provinces of Artois and Flandre to form the departement of Nord-Pas de Calais. Boulogne sur Mer A parade with street dancing in Boulogne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTUybiCsnWA A few images from other parts of Picardie. Amiens Neuville North Picardie Normandy The costumes of Normandy are very famous for their elaborate and large lace and linen headdresses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandy A dance from Normandy, showing one of the many famous coifs found in this region. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTcFTT731nA Brittany This region is extremely rich in costumes, more than any other. The people are Celtic, and still speak a language related to Welsh and Cornish in the western part, Lower Brittany. In the eastern part, Upper Brittany, this has long been replaced by the Romance dialect of Gallo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany I have already done an overview of the Costumes of Brittany. Here are just a handful of examples. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2012/03/overview-of-costumes-and-embroidery-of.html Bigouden Kemper Pont Aven Rennes Guerande A line dance, Fisel, from Brittany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGF8IwhojRA Île-de-France This is the heart of France, and the modern French Language. This province includes Paris and has long been a world leader of fashion. Because of that, there is little that is remembered of the folk costume. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Ele-de-France Champagne This is, of course, the province which is responsible for the classic sparkling wine. In fact, if it does not come from this province, it is not really champagne. As in several other provinces, a high lacy headdress is worn in one of the costumes here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_(historical_province) \ A traditional dance group from Reims in Champagne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdMmH0HIDfY Lorraine This province, like its neighbor Alsace, was contested for a very long time between France and Germany. The north of this province is traditionally German [Allemanic] speaking, while the south spoke dialects related to French. It has been an integral part of France for over a century now. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorraine_(duchy) A dance from Lorraine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIpKXSx6pCk Alsace The population of Alsace is overwhelmingly of German origin, but it has been an integral part of France since before the revolution. The traditional language is Allemanic German, but this has been losing ground in the face of the draconian measures instituted by the French government to extinguish minority languages in their country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace I have already done an overview of the costumes of Alsace, but here are a few representative images. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2013/09/overview-of-costumes-of-alsace-or-elsass.html Oberseebach Strasburg [Protestant] Kochersberg [Catholic] Meistratzheim, lower Alsace Upper Alsace A dance from the Strasburg area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxajjW29sOA Franche-Comté This means the free county of Burgundy. This province was separated from Burgundy proper in the 15th cent. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franche-Comt%C3%A9 The costumes of Franche Compte are not well known. One notable costume is that of Montbeliard. Notice the coif embroidered with beads. Besancon Brussey A tour of the costume museum of Franche Comte. This includes city and historic costume. Folk costumes start about 2/3 of the way through. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2wXFzAVKrQ Burgundy The Dukes of Burgundy were major players in the history of Medieval Europe. They controlled much territory in many far flung places. These are the borders of Burgundy at the time of the French Revolution. Burgundy is, of course, also the home of one of the wold's most famous wines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchy_of_Burgundy Here are some notable costumes of Burgundy. Morvan A bouree from Morvan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C865X0H7pA Bresse I have already done an article on this costume. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2015/02/costume-of-bresse-and-macon-france.html Video of a historical fair in Bresse. Many costumes are shown. The formal costume shown above shows up at the 12 minute mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTb_Ox8TIvk Macon A dance from Macon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ooc6-ncInM Nivernais This was a small province, and today forms just one departement. The costume of this area is not well known. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nivernais A festival in Nivernais. A medieval group and a Polish group from Rzeszow are also taking part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gOOxABF_UA Bourbonnais This was a small province. It is part of the French heartland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbonnais This province has a distinct costume, about which I have already done an article. It is symbolized by the famous chapeaux a deux bonjours. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2013/08/costume-of-bourbonnais-france.html A dance from Bourbonnais. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbn1Lz3k-wo Berry Berry lies at the heart of France both geographically and culturally. It is one center of the famous French dance, the bourree. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry_(province) The costumes of Berry are those of plain country people, perhaps the most typical of all France. A couple of dances from Berry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi3eUTIhGl0 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jalol72cMMY Orléanais This was the province around the city of Orleans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orl%C3%A9anais Maine This province was long caught between the powers of Normandy and Anjou. The costume heritage of this province seems to be poor. If anyone has more information please let me know. Here is some of the little which I have found, most of it from Sarthe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_(province) Anjou This province has a long history, with many turns and twists. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjou The coif of Anjou has a very distinct form. Two very short clips of dances from Anjou. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxqt4KepuLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZKKXXb7okE Touraine This province took its name from a local Gallic tribe called the Turones. It has been split between 3 different departements since the revolution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touraine The costumes are rather simple, but there is a distinctive coif in this region called the tourangelle which have beautiful embroidery. A visit to a museum of embroidered coifs in Touraine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hgxbCa225U Poitou This province is known for fierce independence and resistance to the central government. They have long maintained a strong sense of local identity. This is also the original homeland of the people who became the Cajuns. Echoes of the Poitou dialect still live in the Cajun language. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poitou Poitou was naturally divided into two parts, Upper Poitou and Lower Poitou. Lower Poitou was staunchly Catholic, while upper Poitou was dominated by Huguenots. In modern times the two have been divided, Upper Poitou being joined with Charents to the south, and Lower Poitou was joined with Anjou, Maine and part of Brittany to form a new region known as Pays de la Loire. This gives you some hint of how confusing it can be to research the history of French costume. This is one the richer provinces in terms of costumes and coifs. Lower Poitou or Le Vendée As in upper Poitou, there are a variety of costumes, and especially of coifs. I will concentrate on the two most famous costumes of this area. Le Marais is a marshy area in the south of this area . The inhabitants are known as Maraichains. They have a particularly elegant costume. The men's costume includes a sharp short jacket. The women's apron does not pin to the front, but actually passes over the head. Here we see that the modern fad of the white wedding dress has penetrated into this costume. Sables d'Olonne is the main port in this province. There is a unique costume associated with this town, and particularly with those who live near the ocean. The coif is unique, with lacy points.and is worn with a very short skirt. This would be practical for those who often wade in the ocean to do their work. Like the costume of Bigouden in Brittany, however, this costume continued to develop in the 20th cent. The skirt became even shorter, the petticoat and apron were lost, the skirt became pleated, satins and silks came to be used, and the coif developed a high three sided lace point. This is one of the most famous costumes in France today. A dance from Sables d'Ollone. The costumes are of the old form, with modern materials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKtqATJylQg Upper Poitou This is the inland part of Poitou, being physically at a greater elevation. It consists, more or less, of the modern departements of Deux Sevres and Vienne. In Vienne: Loudun Neuville de Poitou In Deux Sevres Mothe Saint Herayes Thouars Niort The coif of this area, called grisette, resembles those of further south, in Aunis and Saintonge. I will continue with those costumes in my next article. Dances from Upper Poitou. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtjaoWLNU7A This ends part one. Thank you for reading, I hope that you have found this to be interesting and informative. Roman K email: [email protected]
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This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Eighth Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on June 12, 2020. Corviid's aesthetic has always incorporated some sense of the apocalyptic, so this year's show felt like a good time to embrace it more than ever. The original meaning of apocalypse is not just an ending but an unveiling of truth, and this global crisis is indeed showing us the truth of how broken our society is so that we can rebuild in a better image. Corviid incorporates the themes of apocalypse and death because they signify hope and renewal disguised in a darker sensibility. This headgear piece, like all of their art, uses multiple mediums including sculpture, casting, painting, wirework, and assemblage. This piece can be worn with the Warrior of the Wastes Mask (SOLD) or worn separately. Mask sold separately here. Designed by Corviid One of a kind Unisex MATERIALS USED Resin, fabric, acrylic paint, metal findings & studs, chain, wire, fabric. WEARING INSTRUCTIONS "Spine tail" should hang down the back of the head. The front should sit positioned like a widow's peak. The overall arc of the piece is adjustable. Bend it gently by holding onto the fabric base AND vertebrae at the same time (there is a wire going through the vertebrae that will hold the shape you give it) so that it fits snugly on the head. The fabric strings hanging down can be tied in back to further secure the piece. Easiest way to put it on: place hands inside piece, with fabric base resting on your fingers. Lift piece up and onto head, with your hands parting on either side of your head (this will ensure the chains on each side do not get in your way). It is best to have the fabric strings tied loosely with your hands in front of them, so that when you place the headdress on, this ends up behind your head, and then you can simply tighten them to fit. If worn with a mask: place the mask on first before putting on headdress. All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Sixth Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on August 2, 2018. Kharybdis (mythological sea monster/whirlpool) Middle section is sculpted from flexible spring steel, snugly wrapping around the wearer, a perfect fit for all sizes. This piece is reversible, either open side can be the correct direction. It has two flexible spines on one of the open sides to secure the piece if you are wearing it in that style. Designed and handmade by the artist: Zoa Chimerum Materials: Love, forged aluminum, spring steel, hand cut repurposed electrical tubing (plastic) One-of-a-kind couture head gear Reversible Unisex Headpiece All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Seventh Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on August 2, 2019. A delicate sculpture in shadow depicting butterflies and branches balanced atop a romantic disk veil. Designed by Kalico Delafay One of a kind Unisex MATERIALS USEDVeiling, wood, steel wire, wool felt, lacquer. WEARING INSTRUCTIONSCan be worn tilted over either side of face, place with head band, and secure hair pins through hidden elastic loops at edge of base. All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Eighth Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on June 12, 2020. Corviid's aesthetic has always incorporated some sense of the apocalyptic, so this year's show felt like a good time to embrace it more than ever. The original meaning of apocalypse is not just an ending but an unveiling of truth, and this global crisis is indeed showing us the truth of how broken our society is so that we can rebuild in a better image. Corviid incorporates the themes of apocalypse and death because they signify hope and renewal disguised in a darker sensibility. This headgear piece, like all of their art, uses multiple mediums including sculpture, casting, painting, wirework, and assemblage. This piece can be worn with the Warrior of the Wastes Mask (SOLD) or worn separately. Mask sold separately here. Designed by Corviid One of a kind Unisex MATERIALS USED Resin, fabric, acrylic paint, metal findings & studs, chain, wire, fabric. WEARING INSTRUCTIONS "Spine tail" should hang down the back of the head. The front should sit positioned like a widow's peak. The overall arc of the piece is adjustable. Bend it gently by holding onto the fabric base AND vertebrae at the same time (there is a wire going through the vertebrae that will hold the shape you give it) so that it fits snugly on the head. The fabric strings hanging down can be tied in back to further secure the piece. Easiest way to put it on: place hands inside piece, with fabric base resting on your fingers. Lift piece up and onto head, with your hands parting on either side of your head (this will ensure the chains on each side do not get in your way). It is best to have the fabric strings tied loosely with your hands in front of them, so that when you place the headdress on, this ends up behind your head, and then you can simply tighten them to fit. If worn with a mask: place the mask on first before putting on headdress. All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
Hello all, Today I will attempt to give an overview of the costumes of France. France was divided into traditional provinces before the revolution. These are shown in color in the map above. Afterwards the nation was divided into administrative districts, called Departements, of roughly the same size, which were grouped into 27 Regions. These are shown by the fine and bold lines on the map above. A quick glance will show that they do not always correspond. The map below names the contemporary Regions and Departements. I will attempt to present the folk costumes according to the old Provinces, as they more closely present regions of traditional culture. France is, like most nations, multiethnic and multilingual. The five corners of the nation have territories in which unrelated languages are spoken. German in Alsace, Dutch in French Flanders, Breton in Brittany, Basque in the Basque country, and Catalonian in Rousillon. The Corsican language is also distinct. In the main part of the country various Romance dialects were traditionally spoken, which linguists and tradition group into three languages. In the north, the Langues d'oïl, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langues_d%27o%C3%AFl these dialects are various forms of the language which we today call French. In the east, Arpitan, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco-Proven%C3%A7al_language and in the south, the Langues d'oc, or Occitan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occitan_language On the following map, French dialects are shown in shades of green, Arpitan dialects in shades of blue, and Occitan dialects in shades of red. Other languages are shown in violet or lavender. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_France This article will cover roughly the territory of the Langues d'oil, with the exception of Aunis and Saintonge. I will proceed roughly from north to south. Some Provinces have much more material as regards costume than others. Many of the costumes are quite similar, the largest differences being in the coifs and other headdresses, which show an amazing variety. Flanders Flanders refers to the Dutch speaking northern part of Belgium. Some of this territory was ceded to France centuries ago, and There are still about 20,000 people in French Flanders who speak Flemish. This area lies on the Belgian border. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Flanders The ladies of the town of Dunkirk are called Bazennes, and have a distinct costume A dance from French Flanders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83hqRBo-zv8 Artois Artois lies in the north, inland from the coast and just south of French Flanders. It is also a small province. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_of_Artois Picardie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picardy One of the most distinctive costumes of Picardie is that of the Pas de Calais, in particular the town of Boulogne sur mer. This is the area along the coast. Currently it has been separated from Picardie and combined with the provinces of Artois and Flandre to form the departement of Nord-Pas de Calais. Boulogne sur Mer A parade with street dancing in Boulogne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTUybiCsnWA A few images from other parts of Picardie. Amiens Neuville North Picardie Normandy The costumes of Normandy are very famous for their elaborate and large lace and linen headdresses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandy A dance from Normandy, showing one of the many famous coifs found in this region. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTcFTT731nA Brittany This region is extremely rich in costumes, more than any other. The people are Celtic, and still speak a language related to Welsh and Cornish in the western part, Lower Brittany. In the eastern part, Upper Brittany, this has long been replaced by the Romance dialect of Gallo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany I have already done an overview of the Costumes of Brittany. Here are just a handful of examples. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2012/03/overview-of-costumes-and-embroidery-of.html Bigouden Kemper Pont Aven Rennes Guerande A line dance, Fisel, from Brittany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGF8IwhojRA Île-de-France This is the heart of France, and the modern French Language. This province includes Paris and has long been a world leader of fashion. Because of that, there is little that is remembered of the folk costume. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Ele-de-France Champagne This is, of course, the province which is responsible for the classic sparkling wine. In fact, if it does not come from this province, it is not really champagne. As in several other provinces, a high lacy headdress is worn in one of the costumes here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_(historical_province) \ A traditional dance group from Reims in Champagne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdMmH0HIDfY Lorraine This province, like its neighbor Alsace, was contested for a very long time between France and Germany. The north of this province is traditionally German [Allemanic] speaking, while the south spoke dialects related to French. It has been an integral part of France for over a century now. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorraine_(duchy) A dance from Lorraine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIpKXSx6pCk Alsace The population of Alsace is overwhelmingly of German origin, but it has been an integral part of France since before the revolution. The traditional language is Allemanic German, but this has been losing ground in the face of the draconian measures instituted by the French government to extinguish minority languages in their country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace I have already done an overview of the costumes of Alsace, but here are a few representative images. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2013/09/overview-of-costumes-of-alsace-or-elsass.html Oberseebach Strasburg [Protestant] Kochersberg [Catholic] Meistratzheim, lower Alsace Upper Alsace A dance from the Strasburg area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxajjW29sOA Franche-Comté This means the free county of Burgundy. This province was separated from Burgundy proper in the 15th cent. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franche-Comt%C3%A9 The costumes of Franche Compte are not well known. One notable costume is that of Montbeliard. Notice the coif embroidered with beads. Besancon Brussey A tour of the costume museum of Franche Comte. This includes city and historic costume. Folk costumes start about 2/3 of the way through. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2wXFzAVKrQ Burgundy The Dukes of Burgundy were major players in the history of Medieval Europe. They controlled much territory in many far flung places. These are the borders of Burgundy at the time of the French Revolution. Burgundy is, of course, also the home of one of the wold's most famous wines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchy_of_Burgundy Here are some notable costumes of Burgundy. Morvan A bouree from Morvan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C865X0H7pA Bresse I have already done an article on this costume. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2015/02/costume-of-bresse-and-macon-france.html Video of a historical fair in Bresse. Many costumes are shown. The formal costume shown above shows up at the 12 minute mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTb_Ox8TIvk Macon A dance from Macon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ooc6-ncInM Nivernais This was a small province, and today forms just one departement. The costume of this area is not well known. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nivernais A festival in Nivernais. A medieval group and a Polish group from Rzeszow are also taking part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gOOxABF_UA Bourbonnais This was a small province. It is part of the French heartland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbonnais This province has a distinct costume, about which I have already done an article. It is symbolized by the famous chapeaux a deux bonjours. http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2013/08/costume-of-bourbonnais-france.html A dance from Bourbonnais. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbn1Lz3k-wo Berry Berry lies at the heart of France both geographically and culturally. It is one center of the famous French dance, the bourree. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry_(province) The costumes of Berry are those of plain country people, perhaps the most typical of all France. A couple of dances from Berry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi3eUTIhGl0 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jalol72cMMY Orléanais This was the province around the city of Orleans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orl%C3%A9anais Maine This province was long caught between the powers of Normandy and Anjou. The costume heritage of this province seems to be poor. If anyone has more information please let me know. Here is some of the little which I have found, most of it from Sarthe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_(province) Anjou This province has a long history, with many turns and twists. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjou The coif of Anjou has a very distinct form. Two very short clips of dances from Anjou. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxqt4KepuLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZKKXXb7okE Touraine This province took its name from a local Gallic tribe called the Turones. It has been split between 3 different departements since the revolution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touraine The costumes are rather simple, but there is a distinctive coif in this region called the tourangelle which have beautiful embroidery. A visit to a museum of embroidered coifs in Touraine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hgxbCa225U Poitou This province is known for fierce independence and resistance to the central government. They have long maintained a strong sense of local identity. This is also the original homeland of the people who became the Cajuns. Echoes of the Poitou dialect still live in the Cajun language. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poitou Poitou was naturally divided into two parts, Upper Poitou and Lower Poitou. Lower Poitou was staunchly Catholic, while upper Poitou was dominated by Huguenots. In modern times the two have been divided, Upper Poitou being joined with Charents to the south, and Lower Poitou was joined with Anjou, Maine and part of Brittany to form a new region known as Pays de la Loire. This gives you some hint of how confusing it can be to research the history of French costume. This is one the richer provinces in terms of costumes and coifs. Lower Poitou or Le Vendée As in upper Poitou, there are a variety of costumes, and especially of coifs. I will concentrate on the two most famous costumes of this area. Le Marais is a marshy area in the south of this area . The inhabitants are known as Maraichains. They have a particularly elegant costume. The men's costume includes a sharp short jacket. The women's apron does not pin to the front, but actually passes over the head. Here we see that the modern fad of the white wedding dress has penetrated into this costume. Sables d'Olonne is the main port in this province. There is a unique costume associated with this town, and particularly with those who live near the ocean. The coif is unique, with lacy points.and is worn with a very short skirt. This would be practical for those who often wade in the ocean to do their work. Like the costume of Bigouden in Brittany, however, this costume continued to develop in the 20th cent. The skirt became even shorter, the petticoat and apron were lost, the skirt became pleated, satins and silks came to be used, and the coif developed a high three sided lace point. This is one of the most famous costumes in France today. A dance from Sables d'Ollone. The costumes are of the old form, with modern materials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKtqATJylQg Upper Poitou This is the inland part of Poitou, being physically at a greater elevation. It consists, more or less, of the modern departements of Deux Sevres and Vienne. In Vienne: Loudun Neuville de Poitou In Deux Sevres Mothe Saint Herayes Thouars Niort The coif of this area, called grisette, resembles those of further south, in Aunis and Saintonge. I will continue with those costumes in my next article. Dances from Upper Poitou. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtjaoWLNU7A This ends part one. Thank you for reading, I hope that you have found this to be interesting and informative. Roman K email: [email protected]
This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Ninth Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on June 18, 2021. My inspiration for my pieces come by playing with the collection of materials I have in my stash. I mix and match until a combo of them sings to me, and then I organically let the rest of the piece unveil itself. I love giving new life to old materials and to honor the history behind the craftsmanship of how things used to be made. Slow, original designs made by hand. MATERIALS USED Antique fabrics, dyed feathers, rhinestones, chain. WEARING INSTRUCTIONS Use elastic ties to secure around a pony tail and or use Bobby pins All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
A headdress for conjuring the mystical, the magical, the feminine. Materials: Vintage lace (therefore has some tears), glass beads, silk dupioni, fringe, sculpting wire, vintage beads, vintage afghani kuchi tassels Tie straps on back of head One-of-a-kind couture wearable art Handcrafted All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted. MeasurementsApprox 6" headband width, 14" total width, 11" height, 9" lower lace, tieable straps
This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Sixth Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on August 2, 2018. A futuristic, cyber-human warrior of the new age. Designed and handmade by the artist: Juniper Lindquist Materials: Faux snakeskin leather, computer components, metal, fabric LED - Lights up with a soft glow that will be awesome on the playa at night! One of a kind. Unisex Headpiece All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
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This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Ninth Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on June 18, 2021. This piece was inspired by my friend Hello Faerie. She is a galactic warrior faerie princess. @hellofaerie One of a kind MATERIALS USED Acrylic plastic, metal filigree bits, flowers, crystals, glitter fabric WEARING INSTRUCTIONS Please pick up the headdress from the base not the spikes. The two adjustable elastic straps go in back of head at nape of neck. Be sure she is centered on head. The mask is easily removable with one hook and 2 clasps. Obviously there are sharp spikes so be careful! All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
This is a one of a kind piece of wearable art made for the Five and Diamond Seventh Annual Headgear Art Show and shown on August 2, 2019. A lighted headdress, it is lightweight and balanced to wear. Made entirely by hand. Designed by Petals in the Sky One of a kind Unisex MATERIALS USEDFabric, metal, foam, beads. WEARING INSTRUCTIONSWear like a headband - there is an adjustable strap on the back (operates like a bra strap) and two hair combs in the front of the base. When putting on, point combs downward and hold from front pulling back over head. The combs will go in your front hairline, while the strap when tightened will counter the combs. Adjust the piece till it feels comfortable (everyone's head and face are slightly different- I prefer to wear my pieces pulled more forward on my face). All headgear sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these works of art, coupon codes will not be accepted.
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