Russian sarafan

Traditional Russian Clothes

Hello All, I made some reference in my last posting to the 5 types of Russian folk costume, and I thought that I would do a quick summary to introduce them. I should do the same for the 5 types of Ukrainian Costume. That will be forthcoming. These refer stictly to the women's costume. The men's costume does vary, but not a whole lot. Shirt, usually with opening on the side, usually on the left, pants, narrow sash, boots or footcloths with lapty, Overcoat. Type 1 Sarafan. I have seen this…

Ensemble Date: late 18th–19th century Culture: Russian

Russian sarafan in wool/silk, with wool and metallic trim, worn over an embroidered blouse - blouse from ACross Ukraine etsy shop

Status ~ The sarafan was also worn by peasant girls and women in northern and central Russia untill the 20th century, ranking this dress low

Text from the website Sarafan (Russian: сарафан, from Persian sеrāрā) is a traditional Russian long, shapeless jumper dress (pinafore) worn as Russian folk costume by women and girls. Chronicles first mention it under the year 1376, and since that time it was worn well until the 20th century.

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The kokoshnik is a traditional Russian headdress worn by women to accompany the sarafan (pinafore dress). The kokoshnik tradition has existed since the 10th century in the ancient Russian city Veliky Novgorod. It spread primarily in the northern regions of Russia and was very popular from 16th to 19th century. It is an important feature of Russian dance ensembles and folk culture and inspired the Kokoshnik style of architecture. Historically a kokoshnik is a headdress worn by married women.