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Russian national costume
E.A. Anisimova
School 6
Achinsk
Слайд 3Historians suppose that traditional Russian costume started taking its shape in
the 12th-13th centuries. Up to the 18th century it fitted well all layers of Russian society.
Слайд 4After Peter’s decrees (18th century) Russian nobility and the city costumes
have undergone Europeanization. However, the national (folk) Russian costume was popular in the villages till the beginning of 20th century.
Слайд 8The Russian women’s costume was based on the “rubakha” ( a
linen shirt or blouse). It was made flaxen embroidery, silk lace, golden threads and spangles. Collars and sleeves were decorated extensively.
Слайд 9By the early 20th century the most widespread women costumes were
of two types: the South Russian one with poneva, i.e. a homespun woollen skirt….
Слайд 10 …and the Mid-Russian one with a sarafan, i.e. a kind
of sleeveless dress. The typical color of the sarafan and skirts was red, as this color literally translates to “beautiful”.
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An apron was worn over a shirt, poneva or a
sarafan.
Слайд 13 One of the most common type of festive head-dress was
the "kokoshnik", it was masterfully decorated with river pearls, meshwork of pearls, golden and silver needlework, coloured foil and decorative stones. In every day life Russian women wore shawls.
Слайд 14Pavlovo Posad Shawl
Russian shawls known for its old traditions and finest
elegance all over the world. Russian shawl designs are derived from local colour of enormous Russia. Some shawl patterns are inspired by modern Russian design concepts.
Слайд 15The Pavlovo Posad shawls are made of 100% natural, high quality
wool, designed by craft painters and produced at the well-known manufactory of Pavlovsky Posad, a small town just outside of Moscow.
Слайд 16The shawls manufactory has been there since 1812 and produces an
extremely wide range of gorgeous wool shawls and scarves, favoured by millions of women.
Слайд 17Traditionally, women use Russian shawls as headwear or put them over
their shoulders or around the waist.