Women’s folk costume
Women’s folk costume
The skirt is made of silk taffeta, the front panels are made of cardboard. In addition to the front panels, the skirt is lined with organza. It is gathered at the waist and then pleated. Lace is sewn along the lower edge.
The apron is made of black groat. It has an embroidered envelope in the upper part, lace edging all around, and a metal thread embroidery seam through cardboard.
The sleeves are made of factory canvas. They have a tulle section with decoration sewn on, metal thread embroidery seam through cardboard, complemented by pre-drawn embroidery, lace edging, and full stitch.
The bonnet is made of cotton tulle, with trailing lace sewn on the front. It is embroidered with yellow pearl beads. The lace and full embroidery are backed with canvas. Metal thread embroidery seam complements the embroidery. A bow made of white floral ribbon is sewn on the cap.
The collar is made of cotton tulle, decorated with metal thread embroidery through cardboard, lined with canvas, and also complemented with full lace edging. The edge of the collar features trailing lace.
The bodice is made of green brocade with a large floral pattern, the upper part of the front pieces is of a different brocade. The back is adorned with silver-colored metal thread embellishment. It fastens with 3 metal clasps.
The petticoat is made of cotton chiffon. The lower edge is trimmed with striped lace made of beige and pale yellow threads. The embroidery is done with yellow silk. Sewn according to thread count (seed stitch) and pre-drawn design (holes and full stitch). It is complemented by metal thread embroidery seam through cardboard.
The bow is made of white taffeta ribbon, embellished with metal thread embroidery through cardboard, complemented by raised bumps made of yellow pearl beads. Golden metal straps are sewn at the ends of the bow. The outfit includes ribbons, red and purple with woven floral patterns. The red one is finished with bead straps, the purple one with golden metal straps