The Italian folk costume was formed over the years under the influence of the eastern countries, France and Byzantium. It is worth noting that in each region formed its national costume, but they all have common characteristics. Such outfits are more popular in the south of the country.
The national costume of Italy
Italian costumes are distinguished by brightness and variety of styles. Such colorful dresses were not only in large cities, but also in provincial areas. They were divided into three main types - festive, wedding and everyday. Also, the costumes were notable for their social status. For example, the costumes of unmarried girls were fundamentally different from women's Italian folk costumes. The clothes of the townspeople differed from the townspeople.
The main elements of the national costume were a tunic shirt with wide sleeves and a long, wide skirt. The shirts were decorated with embroideries and lace, and the skirts were in pleat, pleated or in an assembly. They were decorated with a border of another material or with cross strips. The color could be varied. Then came the corsage with strings both in front and behind. He had a length to the waist and tightly fit the figure. But sleeves to it were not sewn, but tied with ribbons and ribbons, although some of the corsages were sewn immediately with sleeves.
Also, the Italian folk costume contains swinging clothes of different lengths. But the most important element of the national costume was an apron. In preference there was a long apron covering the skirt and necessarily bright colors. It was worn not only by village women, but also by some townspeople. In addition, the history of the Italian costume has retained the use of a headscarf, the manner of wearing which depends on this or that region of the country. In some villages it was worn only on the neck, both women and men.
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