Maiden's Festive Garment of Arkhangel'sk Province

   The variety of forms and details found in festive costumes is striking, since strict rules determined the parts of each costume. Not only did each province have distinct types of clothing, but even the villages in a district had their own variations. ...more information


Maiden Festive Garment
Late 19th century,
Arkhangel'sk Province.
Rubashka, sarafan, dushegreia, headdress, collar
Semi-brocade, printed cotton, braid, silk, metal fringe, foil, artificial pearls, mother-of-pearl, embroidery, stringing
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