Folk Dress

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Costumes and Embroidery of Ingria, part 1
Hello all, Ingria or Ingermanland is home to some of the smallest national groups in Europe. The Izhorians and the Votes. In my last po...
Embroidery on the sleeves presents the art of Russian and Ukrainian women in medieval times.
Threat to life on Arctic frontline
A changing climate and developing industry threaten traditional Sami lifestyles.
Vintage Portugese Folk Costume Embroidered Wool Vest Top
Vintage Portugese Folk Bodice -- note the breast gussets at the front of the bodice
Norwegian Bridal Crown - it's not just in Norway that the bridal crown is an old custom. There are references to similar customs in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Russia. In all of them, the bridal crown is a family heirloom, passed from mother or grandmother to daughter, who wears it only on her wedding day. Many stay in the family for centuries.
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Georgian national dance "Samaia" performed in traditional costumes