Let’s take a closer look at some of the country’s best known traditional costumes, as well as their history and origin!
Jacket, 1890s. Emily Reynolds Historic Costume Collection.
Hello all, Today I would like to talk about Western Armenian costume from around Lake Van. In old Armenia, the area adjoining the western...
Historical Turkish male and female costumes from the european part of the Ottoman Empire. The costume history by Auguste Racinet, 1888.
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,...
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
National History Museum – military and regional costumes: National Archaeological Museum: Byzantine Museum:
In February 1903, the members of the Romanov dynasty and the cream of the Russian aristocracy gathered for a fancy-dress costume ball, one that in its
Ever since I discovered the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco, attending (or working) the fair has been an annual Christmas tradition. Nothing sets me up for the Christmas spirit like wandering the streets of London in 1840s-1850s clothing, admiring handmade gifts, sampling meat pies, drinking hot buttered rum, singing carols, dancing at Fezziwig's
The last group! 1888: House of Balmain. "The inspiration for this dress was a design created by Worth for the Empress Elizabeth of Austria. Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898) was the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph (1830-1916). She was known for her keen fashion sense as well as strict health and beauty regimen." 1889: Marron. 1890: Georgette Renal. "This dress was inspired by a design by Redfern. British-born designer John Redfern opened his salon in the English seaport town of Cowes. As the house's popularity grew in Britain, it was expanded to the United States, and later Paris in 1891 under the design direction of John Poynter. After years of success Redfern was "By Royal Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen and H.R.H. The Princess of Wales" in 1888. After Redfern's death the house continued under the direction of Poynter, becoming a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture." 1892: Germain Lecomte. "The inspiration for this dress came from a painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922)." 1894: Fourrures Max 1896: Bruyere. "Though the exact garment is not known, the inspiration for this dress came from a design by Jacques Doucet (1853-1929)." 1900: Calixte. 1902: Robert Piguet. 1903: Canada Furs 1904: Louis O'Rossen. 1906: Elsa Schiaparelli. So, which one is your favorite? I'm rather in love with 1902, but I do also like 1867, 1788, and 1762.
Reproduction of historical costume from the Renaissance period, handmade in our atelier. The dress is enriched with trimmings and attention to detail. Having laces at the back it adapts to multiple sizes. Comprehends : - skirt - dress complete with torso stiffened by splints. - guardinfante or crinoline (undergarment that is worn under the skirt) -handbag Size S-M This costume is adaptable to these two sizes thanks to the presence of the back lacing. UNIQUE piece already in stock. Ready to ship. Not included: - Gorget, can be purchased separately in our Etsy shop. Important: When purchasing, indicate your telephone number because it is necessary for the transport company
Booklet: Ancient Greek Costumes Paper Dolls - History of Costume Series two dolls with 8 outfits each paper dolls to play with Year Published: 1999 Designer: Dover Publications, Inc. Designer: Tom Tierney In new condition
Back in early 1998, the J. Peterman company bought dozens of original costumes from "Titanic." They created their own line of reproductions for purchase, but they also sold the originals to private collectors around the world. I am tickled pink to be able to share the pictures on this page
Step back in time with Renaissance fair attire that will transport you to another era. Discover the best costumes and accessories!
In February 1903, the members of the Romanov dynasty and the cream of the Russian aristocracy gathered for a fancy-dress costume ball, one that in its
Ancient Greek fashion history. The Tunic or Chiton. The Peplum. The Chlamys. The Tiara, The Mitra. Hair, Headdresses. Petasus. The Armor.
British and US uniforms of the War of 1812.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com William & Mary 1689-1702English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop This costume history information consists of Pages 383-394 of the chapter on very late 17th century dress in the 13 YEAR REIGN era of William III and Mary 1689-1702 and taken from English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop. The 36 …
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