In order to look stylish, unsurpassed, it is not necessary to borrow fashion trends from the podiums of the West, the states of another continent. Sometimes it is enough just to look at native patterns, to look at ethnic motives . What is the only style of Russian folk sarafan! And its history! It is bottomless. In addition, there is an incredible number of its variations, which, incidentally, transformed, are becoming more popular clothes among modern girls.
The history of the female Russian folk dress
Each corner of boundless Russia had its own style of this folk costume. In addition, it was worn by both girls and mature women. Looking at the guest's outfit, you could immediately tell where she came from. After all, a business card is the motif of embroidery.
It will not be superfluous to note that this clothing was kept as the apple of the eye. It was inherited, as one of the most expensive wealth of the family. From generation to generation in this Russian folk garb, they married, got married, a festive sarafan personified the memory of their ancestors. He was a tribute to family traditions.
As for the period when this costume appeared, it is possible to distinguish 17-18th century. This sleeveless dress was worn by women living in the territory of Muscovy and the Upper Volga.
The most interesting thing is that under the sarafan it was necessary to wear several skirts. On the one hand - it is very practical. This layering served as a kind of underwear for a girl. In addition, the young ladies sought to increase the fullness of the thighs. As you know, earlier this was considered a sign that in the future the damsel would be able to reproduce a healthy offspring to her betrothed.
If we talk about the styles of the Russian folk sarafan, then in Vladimir and Novgorod provinces sewn a dress with folding sleeves.
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In Vyatka Uyezd, there was considerable demand for the type of furniture "Moskovets". This is a straight-cut sarafan, with narrow straps and seven panels with a bodice. It was popular until the 30-ies of the last century.
But in the modern Belinsky district, women wore a fitted dress with a collar-stand. The skirt consisted of five cloths. This style was called "kosoklinnik".
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Traditional Russian sarafan in modern style
The new is a long-forgotten old. Ethnic costume will never remain in the past. He will be subjected to some changes, but will still be as loved as before. One of the main evidence of this is the collection of the artist-designer from Odintsov, Tamara Dobrolyubova. Thanks to her works, folk clothes, like Phoenix, are reborn. Moreover, her collection "My Russia" is known not only on the territory of Russia, but also far beyond its borders. Here the sundress from the flared, trapezoid-shaped transformed into a strict, tight-fitting dress.
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It is also important to mention the House of Russian Clothes Valentina Averyanova. In each of her collections there is a Russian style, the true beauty of Mother Russia. And most importantly - her work is always personified by the love of the Fatherland. There are costumes decorated with handmade embroidery. Besides, it can be not only threads, but also silver, gold.
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Moreover, a sundress in the Russian folk style can be found in the works of Valentino himself. It can be seen that the direction a la russe is gaining momentum not only in the CIS countries. Each model has a unique ethnic ornament. Embroidery is made in colorful colors. This dress can be safely worn not only for the holidays, but also as a daily dress, emphasizing, therefore, its taste, showing the world its own mood.
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