Ossetian national costume

The Ossetian costume is justifiably considered one of the brightest and most original national costumes.

Currently, Ossetians wear national clothes only on special occasions, on big celebrations and festivities. In the villages, this custom is more common and revered. However, urban residents also honor the memory of their ancestors, not forgetting the traditions and culture of their people, one of the elements of which is the national, traditional Ossetian costume.

Since ancient times, it has become customary that the traditional Ossetian costume should be made exclusively by female hands, moreover, at home. The homespun cloth of a woman was originally dyed in the desired colors and shades. This was done with the help of paints of exclusively vegetable origin. Only after the fabric was prepared, it was possible to start sewing national attire.

Already in ancient times, national Ossetian costumes were very richly decorated with all available means: embroidery, ornaments, stripes. And for the time being Ossetian clothes look very rich and festiveabout.

Among the main features of Ossetian clothing are the following:

• lots of embroidery and traditional Ossetian ornaments, each of which has its own meaning;
• the fabric from which the national dress is made is preferably used of local origin;
• wedding attire is of particular importance in Ossetian culture. It is decorated in a special way;
• between men's and women's outerwear of the Ossetians, there is much in common in terms of cut and the way they are worn.

It should be noted that in the Ossetian clothing culture, such classic colors as white, black and red are most often used. Less common are blue, green and all their shades. Festive attire is richly decorated with gold or silver threads, which can serve as evidence of belonging to a particular status.

Each pattern symbolizes something. So, on the wedding attire, symbols are embroidered by hand, which personifies fertility. On the usual costume of a woman, ornaments are depicted that denote humility, obedience, but at the same time self-sufficiency. Symbols of strength, power, courage can be depicted on men's suits.

For sewing ethnic Ossetian clothes, it is preferable natural fabrics are used. Modern textile production has also made it possible to use blended fabrics of the best quality, which have excellent characteristics.

The cut of national clothes has a distinctive feature - women's robes are long, floor-length, and men's are elongated jackets with floors fluttering in different directions.

At present, in cities and villages, the national costume retains its former appearance as a festive option: it is an essential attribute at a wedding, festive celebrations, etc.

1. The traditional men's costume includes natural underwear, a Circassian coat, a hat, a cloak, a fur coat and a hood. The appearance of an Ossetian man is very impressive and causes a storm of emotions. A hot temperament is perfectly associated with the appearance of a representative of the strong half of humanity of this people.
2. The female national image of the Ossetian is created by a shirt, a special corset, a Circassian dress with long sleeves and a kind of headdress. Also, Ossetian girls and women are very fond of decorating themselves with numerous clasps depicting birds. It represents will, freedom and independence.
3. Children's Ossetian national costume is practically no different from an adult, except for the fact that all the details in it are miniature and more colorful.

Ossetians use shoes that are light and comfortable, like sports shoes. Most often, it is sewn from genuine leather and has a soft sole.

Among the main accessories are hats for both men and women, belts embroidered in a special way and daggers for men.

Looks great version of women's Ossetian clothing, made in red and white.A long dress, combined with red embroidery, looks very feminine, magnificent and majestic.

For men, a classic option can be an elongated beige Circassian coat, an integral attribute of which is a belt and a dagger, as well as a hat.