Belarusian national clothes
According to the clothes they meet, it is not surprising why a person spends so much time choosing a wardrobe. Individual style says a lot about the character of its owner. And what allows you to judge the character of the whole nation? Of course, traditional national clothes. With its help, you can better understand the history of the people, social order, traditions and climate of the country in which the outfit was formed.
Belarusian national clothes have much in common with Russian and Ukrainian. Forming over the course of long decades, it, without going beyond the traditional East Slavic, received characteristic differences. Belorussians preferred white linen cloth. Perhaps this love of white color and determined the name of the country.
Belarusian national costume is very diverse. There are references to about 30 of its varieties. In addition to traditional flax, the fabric was created from wool, hemp and nettle. They were painted with tree bark, plant buds, wildflowers, roots. Embroidered ornaments served as decoration.
The suit easily determined the region of residence of a person, his social status. The costume of a married woman was different from the costume of a young girl.
Women's clothing
Women's costume consisted of several items. The most common option: a skirt, apron, cough (shirt), sleeveless jacket, headgear, belt.
The skirt was called spadnitsa. It was sewn from flax, dyed in red or blue-green color with a pattern in a cage or a strip.
Kashulyu sewed from flax. Red and red-black ornaments were embroidered on the sleeves and collar. Each ornament had its own ritual significance. It is believed that only Belarusians retained the original form of patterns that existed among the ancient Slavic tribes.
Apron (apron) had a special meaning. He was a symbol of homeliness. The girl had to sew her first apron on her own. This meant that the girl becomes the mistress.
The sleeveless jacket, which was otherwise called garset, was worn for the holidays. It was sewn of silk, velvet, brocade or other expensive fabric. A garsette was judged on the material situation of a person, so Belarusians sought to make a rich impression. For this, it was decorated with various stripes, appliqués, and embroidery.
A woven or knitted belt was embroidered with a white, green or red ornament.
At any time of the year, the girl and the woman had to wear a hat. If for a girl it was considered sufficient to wear a wreath and ribbons, then a married woman could not go out to people with uncovered hair. She hid them under a cap, and on top she tied a namitka or a scarf.
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 things and well-chosen accessories will help create a stylish and bright image.
A long dress made of natural materials, decorated with a traditional ornament, will help to create a bright unforgettable image and, of course, will draw attention to the owner. Suitable for city walks, trips on a date.
Straight skirt in the traditional for Belarus blue-green cage would be appropriate. In combination with a straight cut blouse or turtleneck 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 the charaviks on the legs are often replaced with shoes with heels.
