Belarusian national clothes
They are greeted by clothes, so it is not surprising why a person devotes so much time to choosing a wardrobe. Individual style says a lot about the character of its owner. And what makes it possible to judge the character of an entire nation? Of course, traditional national clothes. With its help, you can better understand the history of the people, the social structure, traditions and climate of the country in which the outfit was formed.
Belarusian national clothes have much in common with Russian and Ukrainian ones. Formed over many decades, it, without going beyond the traditional East Slavic, received characteristic differences. Belarusians preferred white linen. Perhaps such a love for the white color determined the name of the country.
The Belarusian national costume is very diverse. There are references to about 30 of its varieties. In addition to traditional linen, the fabric was created from wool, hemp and nettle. They were painted with tree bark, plant buds, wild flowers, roots. Embroidered ornaments served as decoration.
The costume easily determined the region of residence of a person, his social status. The dress of a married woman was different from that of a young girl.
Women's clothing
Women's costume consisted of several items. The most common option: skirt, apron, cough (shirt), sleeveless jacket, headdress, belt.
The skirt was called a spadnitsa.It was sewn from linen dyed red or blue-green with a checkered or striped pattern.
Kashul was sewn from linen. Red and red-black ornaments were embroidered on the sleeves and collar. Each ornament had its own ritual meaning. It is generally accepted that only Belarusians retained the original form of patterns that existed among the ancient Slavic tribes.
The apron (apron) was of particular importance. He was a symbol of homeliness. The girl had to sew her first apron on her own. This meant that the girl became the mistress.
A sleeveless jacket, which was otherwise called a garset, was worn for the holidays. It was sewn from silk, velvet, brocade or other expensive fabric. According to the garset, they judged the financial situation of a person, so the Belarusians sought to ensure that he made a rich impression. To do this, they decorated it with a variety of stripes, appliqués, and embroidery.
A woven or knitted belt was embroidered with white, green or red ornaments.
At any time of the year, the girl and woman had to wear a headdress. If it was considered sufficient for a girl to wear a wreath and ribbons, then a married woman could not go out to people with uncovered hair. She hid them under her cap, and tied a napkin or a scarf on top.
Stylized female models
Currently, the national costume is experiencing a rebirth. People are increasingly turning to the origins and returning to traditional clothing. After all, it is beautiful, comfortable and practical. Stylized items and well-chosen accessories will help create a stylish and bright image.
A long dress made of natural materials, decorated with traditional ornaments, will help create a bright, unforgettable image and, of course, will attract attention to the owner.Suitable for city walks, trips on a date.
A straight skirt in a blue-green plaid, traditional for Belarus, would be appropriate. In combination with a straight-cut blouse or a turtleneck, it will create an image of a modern business woman.
Stylized weddings are currently very popular. Of course, the main characters are the bride and groom in national costumes. Traditional elements of the costume are skillfully combined with modern accessories. Instead of a wedding headdress, the bride prefers a stylish hairstyle or a wreath, the length of the skirt is usually shorter, and charaviks on legs are often replaced with stilettos.
