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T
RADITIONAL
M
ACEDONIAN COSTUMES
 
 
The traditional folk costumes embrace traits of the various cultures represented in this part of the Balkan. They convey the skill and inventiveness of native designers - Macedonianwomen, who manufactured themselves their outfits of homespun thread (usually wool, linen,cotton, hemp), using traditional tools.Until the early decades of the 20th century, when folk costumes reached their peak and werestill widely worn and adorned, there were over 70 different kinds of richly decorated costumeson the territory of Macedonia. Every region had its distinctive attire, which differed from theclothing of the adjacent region in its stylistic, aesthetic and functional features. The reason forthe appearance of so many different costumes, particularly for women, is the geographicisolation of the ethic areas, as well as frequent migrations and ethnic diversity of thepopulation.The features that make traditional costumes magnificent are the embroidery (in rich geometric
and geometricized floral patterns), appliqué
s, woven ornaments, adornment with fringes, finemetal thread - srma, and braids, as well as jewelry, made of metal, beads and fruits of thenature.Two main types of costumes western Macedonian and eastern Macedonian. The westernMacedonian type includes the Upper Vardar Valley, the Debar-Miyak and Brsyak ethnographic areas.Traditional costumes in these parts of Macedonia arecharacterized by the numerous pieces of clothing, mademostly of white klashna, as well as the various headdressesand rich prevailing red colors.The versatile application of numerous old embroiderytechniques (in woolen, silk or metal thread), theembellishment with braids, filigree ornaments and numerouspieces with beads and precious jewelry, made mostly of metal, give an extraordinary structureand visual effect.The eastern Macedonia type includes: the Middle Vardar Valley, and the Shop ethnographicarea.The costumes from these regions are generally lighter andrather plain, without massive jewelry, exquisite decorationand lively colors. Red is the prevalent color, and otherdecoration includes variegated cords, braids, bands andsrma.
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 Skopska Blatija
bride,turn of the 20th century
 
Crnetica (long dress),
 
Saja (upper garment with rudimentary sleeves), Pojas (sash, not visible),
 
Praena vuta (apron),
 
Uzkuknici &
 
Krpčinja so pari
(scarves with a decorative and apotropaic function),
 
Kjurdija
(sleeveless coat made of klašna),
Fes (shallow hat trimmed with coins, not visible),
 
Krpa (headscarf) held in place with a
 
Remen (a band trimmed with coins),
 
Pafti, (buckle),
Ledenik, Pirišan,
 
 
Piskuli
 
Krst (Jewellery)
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