I no longer live in Ukraine, but every year on the 24th of August I celebrate my Ukrainian heritage. This year I want to share it with others through my blog. I am going to make a few Ukraine related posts.
This first post is on Ukraine national (or folk) costume. Such outfits were worn by peasants back in the 18th-19th centuries. People in Ukraine no longer wear traditional outfits except for performances and special occasions. A female outfit consists of blouse, underskirt, outer skirt, vest and apron. There is lots of embroidery in the costume. In fact, the amount and sophistication of the embroidery showed the prosperity of the person who wore it.
A few years ago, I received a Ukrainian folk outfit as a present. Of course, it is only a contemporary imitation and the embroidery is not handmade, but the costume itself is hand-sewn. Nevertheless, I am very proud to wear it once a year on the day when I celebrate my cultural heritage.
Today, I’m joining a new blog party. It’s is called Fabric Fun Thursday and is hosted by Kim at Cheap Chic Home.
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16 comments:
Dearest Olga,
We first of all wish you a very happy celebration on the 24th! Understanding the meaning of it, makes for a very special day. Never mind for not having the authentic, painstakingly hand embroidered, folklore outfit - it looks mighty pretty! Guess the tassels will dance on their own when moving in the apron! Thanks for sharing this, it is enriching to know more about ones cultural heritage!
Greetings from Georgia,
MariettesBacktoBasics
What a beautiful costume! The sleeves are just wonderful. I suppose you will be sharing some recipes too? Happy Independence Day! I hope you enjoy the celebration this year. Looking forward to more. Jacqueline
Hi Olga, Happy Indepdence Day... I am looking forward to seeing and learning more! Your dress is very pretty... I like the embroidery... and you look as lovely as always :-)
Bella
Гарна україночка!!!
Juts beautiful Olga! I have always admired traditional folk embroidery and craftmanship. How did those wonderful ladies accomplish that lovely handwork? Amazing...and of course you look smashing in it also..:)
Tina xo
What a beautiful costume. Many years ago, I was a folk dancer for a Romanian dance group. I'm actually of Danish descent but loved the costumes (which we had to hand-embroider) and I also loved the dancing ;)
Your outfit is so beautiful, I can only imagine what the authentic ones looked like. Thank you so much for sharing at FFT :).
Dear olga
You are really pretty wearing that dress,I love the embroderies
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Dear Olga,
you are looking great in this costume. I know here also a young woman from Ukraine, but she moved away. I liked her very much she is such lovely person, so I can imagine how you are. :-)
Have nice celebration!
Anja
Fantastic Ukrainian traditional dress, Olga! It reminds me of the Polish traditions very much. I have 2 dolls dressed in similar costumes. Lots of wonderful handwork by those women!!
Thank you for the link to Cheap Chic Home & her Fabric Fun Thursday. I'm going to scoot over there to check it out right after I hit "post" here.
a beautiful costume. i think it's great to have something like this for your own history. thanks. rose
You look so beautiful in that outfit! Happy Indepdence Day!
Faith
That is a stunning outfit, how wonderful that you can wear it and celebrate your native holiday in a such a fun way!
Olga, it is a gorgeous outfit and you look very pretty in it. Can't imagine all the work in making it. Happy celebrating!
First, Happy Independence Day!!! That outfit is so colorful and cute. Thanks for sharing this info with us.
The outfit is beautiful!
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