National clothes of Russia

Russia's national clothes have a rather rich history - it's more than a thousand years old. Each region has its own costume features, which differ in materials of manufacture and social status. And despite this, there are common definitions that unite all kinds of costumes into one style.

Women's Russian national clothes

The national Russian clothing, as a rule, had two directions: peasant clothes and outfits of townspeople. The traditional color scale is still red and white, although other shades have been used. For sewing peasant clothes cheaper fabrics were used, but women skillfully compensated for this with various decorative elements, embroidery, lace and beads.

The national clothes of the peoples of Russia were divided into several categories. Each age category had its own outfit, starting with a child's, a girl's, and ending with a suit for a married lady and an old woman. Also, the costume was divided into appointments for everyday, wedding and festive.

The main feature that united the Russian folk costume of all regions was multilayered. Necessarily was to be a robe, which, as a rule, was worn over the head, and swinging, having buttons from top to bottom. Layering was inherent not only to the nobility, but also to ordinary peasants.

Russian national clothes for women include:

In each province and province clothing was decorated with special embroidery using colors and ornaments characteristic of this or that place.