Slavic folk dress

Dress of brocaded silk, Russia, 19th century

Traditional Russian sarafan costume

Hello All, I made some reference in my last posting to the 5 types of Russian folk costume, and I thought that I would do a quick summary to introduce them. I should do the same for the 5 types of Ukrainian Costume. That will be forthcoming. These refer stictly to the women's costume. The men's costume does vary, but not a whole lot. Shirt, usually with opening on the side, usually on the left, pants, narrow sash, boots or footcloths with lapty, Overcoat. Type 1 Sarafan. I have seen this…

🔸Serbian girl dressed in serbian traditional clothes from Central Serbia 🇷🇸 🔸Time : 1870s

Hello All, I made some reference in my last posting to the 5 types of Russian folk costume, and I thought that I would do a quick summary to introduce them. I should do the same for the 5 types of Ukrainian Costume. That will be forthcoming. These refer stictly to the women's costume. The men's costume does vary, but not a whole lot. Shirt, usually with opening on the side, usually on the left, pants, narrow sash, boots or footcloths with lapty, Overcoat. Type 1 Sarafan. I have seen this…

Traditional 1930's Latvian Folk costume Presented to Ms Rose Standfield in 1931 by the Latvian Woman's Society. I was told that Rose travelled through Eastern Europe, meet the women folk many countries. She collected local stories and folk songs and had a passion for local traditions and skills. These beautiful pieces were all made by hand incorporating many traditional skills and local materials. All hand woven and hand embroidered. This is a very collectable piece. In great condition for…