national costume of the Russian people. Prepared is Isaeva Julia
Sarafan slavic woman
Historians suppose that traditional Russian costume started taking its shape in the 12th-13th centuries.
The Russian women’s costume was based on the “rubakha” ( a linen shirt or blouse). It was made flaxen embroidery, silk lace, golden threads and spangles. Collars and sleeves were decorated extensively.
traditional ornaments
The apron was sometimes all decorated with ornamental lines and symbolized the Earth (diamonds; wavy lines – so called water signs; bird and Earth Mother images). It protected stomach of the woman, carrying a child.
One of the most common type of festive head -dress was the "kokoshnik ", it was masterfully decorated with river pearls , meshwork of pearls , golden and silver needlework , coloured foil and decorative stones .
Hair.
Before marriage, a girl on weekdays often braided hair in one braid, coming down on the back and woven into her simple tape, which followed the growth of hair.
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