Costumes from the region of Minho

Lavradeira costume This costume is used in festivities, in Minho. It was also used in peregrinations.

It is composed by the following elements: a red head scarf and a breast scarf with colourful floral motifs; a white blouse embroidered with blue typical floral motifs on the shoulders and fists; a red and black vest; a red skirt with a black hem at the bottom; Lavradeira costume

a red hanging pocket "Algibeira“; a red apron with colourful floral motifs; white stockings and black slippers. Lavradeira costume

The Bride’s costume This costume was especially made for the wedding day, being the most luxurious costume of all.

The Bride’s costume The bride wears a white silk veil over her head; a black dress-coat; a black skirt with a black velvet hem at the bottom embroidered with floral motifs; a black hanging pocket "Algibeira“; a black apron; white stockings and black slippers.

This costume is used in ceremonials, in festivals and in peregrinations. The Mordoma wears a black skirt, a white blouse, a vest, a head scarf, white stockings and black slippers. The Mordoma’s costume

Women’s working costume This costume is composed by the following elements that constitute this costume (the female costume to work in the fields): a hat, a vest, a white blouse, a skirt, an apron, a head scarf, white stockings and clogs (socas – a wooden shoe).

Men usually wear grey trousers, a white shirt, a black velt, clogs (socas - a wooden shoe) and a black beret. They can also wear black trousers, a white shirt, a black vest, a black belt and black shoes. Men’s working costume