Traditional Costumes of Europe Maria Kyprianou B’6

Contents In this PowerPoint I told you about traditional costumes of Germany, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia. Also I say you when and where people wear this costumes today.

GERMANY

Lederhosen Lederhosen (Lederhose «leather pants» >Leder «leather» and Hose «pants»are breeches made of leather; they may be either short or knee-length. The longer ones are generally called Bundhosen or Kniebundhosen. There is a widespread misconception that lederhosen are a traditional national costume in German-speaking countries. They should rather be considered to be work wear or leisurewear for working- class men.

Why men wear Lederhosen Formerly, lederhosen were worn for hard physical work; they were more durable than a fabric garment and easier to clean. Today, they are mostly worn as leisurewear.

Lederhosen Today According to the international magazine "Europe" Lederhosen still popular in Bavaria: "Every self- respecting man there is bound to have short leather pants -" Lederhosen "- and a hat with a feather “ So Lederhosen still popular in Germany and men wear it in national holidays.

Dirndl A Dirndl is a type of traditional dress worn in southern Germany – especially Bavaria based on the historical costume of Alpine peasants. Dresses that are loosely based on the dirndl are known as Landhausmode ("country-inspired fashion").

Description of Dirndl The dirndl consists of a bodice, blouse, full skirt and apron. While appearing to be simple and plain, a properly made modern dirndl may be quite expensive as it is tailored and sometimes cut from costly hand- printed or silk fabrics. In the South German dialects (Bairisch), Dirndl originally referred to a young woman or a girl, and Dirndlgewand to the dress. Nowadays, Dirndl may equally refer to either a young woman or to the dress.

Description of Dirndl The winter style dirndl has heavy, warm skirts and aprons made of thick cotton, linen, velvet or wool, and long sleeves. The colors are usually rich and dark. The summer style is lighter and more revealing, has short sleeves, and is often made of lightweight cotton.

Description of Dirndl Accessories may include a long apron tied round the waist, a waistcoat or a wool shawl. In many regions, especially the Ausseerland, vibrantly-colored, hand- printed silk scarfs and silk aprons are worn. As far as jewelry is concerned, women often sport necklaces, earrings and brooches made of silver, the antlers of deer or even animals' teeth. For colder weather there are heavy dirndl coats in the same cut as the dresses, with a high neck and front buttons, thick mittens and wool hats.

Dirndl Today Dirndl also still popular in Germany and women wear it in holidays and festivals. Moreover Dirndl isn’t popular only in Germany but in another countries.

POLAND

Men’s Costume One of the oldest of the nineteenth century, the male head-dress was a black felt hat called Calendr. Kraków's men also wore wool caps, made of white wool. But the most famous head-dress was a red peaked hat. After the side of the caps is a long bunch of peacock feathers. Red or colorful ribbons tied the ends hanging over his shoulder. Shirts are usually sewn from white linen. Very rarely, they were adorned with white embroidery. its only adornment was a red ribbon or a silver pin with coral. Breeches sewn with fine linen or cotton were put into the shoes.

Women’s Costume Feminine attire worn in the vicinity of Kraków had many variations and options. In the outfit were: shirt, corset, skirt, apron, shoes and jewelry. The garment and embellishment of the head of women depended on the season and marital status. The most important and yet most valuable head wear bonnets scarves married women were first worn on the head when removing bride's veil. Shawls are tulle, silk and wool, but most were red, and decorated with floral motifs them. Top summer skirts sewn with silk, linen, or batiste, the winter of wool fabrics. At the turn of the century were forever materials factory. Assigned material for skirts patterned with floral or plain green, blue, red or white. They were long and wide. At the outer skirts women assumed skirts of white cloth, richly embroidered white satin. The most commonly worn shoes were laced, black boots on a high heel. The basic element of jewelry were red true corals.

Polish Costumes Today Today polish traditional costumes do not still popular. But Poles use costumes for traditional dancing and for national holidays.

SLOVENIA

Women’s Costume The traditional dress for a Slovenian woman consists of a shirt (usually white), skirt, apron, headscarf, and white socks, and may include a belt and scarf or a sash. As in other Eastern European national costumes, the Slovenian traditional dress varies by region. Folk costumes in Slovenia are most widely used for festivals, contests, or on holidays. Dancers wearing traditional dress also perform as a way to preserve and share Slovenia's culture.

Men’s Costumes The male version of the traditional Slovenian costume consists of a white shirt, vest, cropped pants sometimes made of leather, white socks, leather boots or shoes, and sometimes a pocket watch. Different styles of hats can also be worn for the male Slovenian costume, depending upon the region where the costume originates. Used during festivals and holidays, traditional Slovenian dress preserves an important cultural tradition.

Shoes Sometimes, instead of boots or regular shoes, a Slovenian traditional costume will feature opanke, or leather sandals. These leather sandals are from Slovenia, but other Eastern European cultures have also developed traditional footwear in the style of leather sandals. Visitors can sometimes find opanke- style shoes in markets.

SLOVAKIA

Kroje Kroje or “kro-yeh” is the typical name of the decoreted, traditional and cultural dress worn by the Czechs and the Slovaks. Women’s traditional dress in Slovakia was characterized by a long, large skirt and a white blouse with large sleeves tapered to the wrists. Decoration and embellishment with embroidery remained a prominent feature and the bodice and bonnet were made with precious materials. Sometimes for more festive clothes, the services of many eminent painters were hired to color the costumes. White, red and blue colors remained very popular throughout the Slovak folk costume culture.

Men’s Costume Men’s traditional wear in Slovakia was fashioned to the town style of the period and the accessories included narrow trousers, tight waistcoat, jacket tapered to the waist etc. The dresses were usually made from cotton (skirts and summer trousers) and wool. Woolen material in white, blue and black was used for festive trousers, waistcoats and jackets. These were adorned with braiding.

Slovakian Costumes Today Slovakian traditional costumes today using for festivals, folk dancing and different performance. Also this clothes using from shepherds.

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