Sunday, August 30, 2015

The traditional dress of Hungary is the most exhilarating feature of the diverse and varied culture of the nation which is although not commonly worn by the Hungarians these days, but the styles of these classic costumes are as unique comparing to other Eastern European countries.  The Hungarian folk which consists of the solo or couple dances accompanied by old style music, shepherd and other solo man’s dances really represent the Hungarian culture.  The conventional men’s put on involves the pants tucked into their leather boots and hats, and the females wear distinct colored skirts and bright headdresses.

Some Hungarian men wearing the traditional dresses while dancing - dalbera's image
Some Hungarian males wearing the traditional dresses while dancing – dalbera’s image

Females could put on peasant babushkas (scarves) on their heads, and guys may possibly wear hats with floppy brims. About 150 years ago, the style of embroidery was not so colorful : the wool offered for embroidery had been of restricted colour.Blue and red ,black and red patterns have been frequent in that era. Later, when a lot more colors were obtainable this floral decorations became bigger and multicolored.

Hungarian boys and girls wearing the traditional costumes - Anikó Photostream ( flickr )
Hungarian boys and girls wearing the standard costumes – Anikó Photostream ( flickr )

The finest achievements in the textile sector in Hungary are the embroideries which vary from region to area. These of Kalotaszeg in Transylvania are charming products of Oriental style, sewn chiefly in a single colour – red, blue, or black. Soft in line, the embroideries are applied on altar cloths, pillow instances and sheets.

A Hungarian bride - Elisabeth Howson's Image ( flickr )
A Hungarian bride – Elisabeth Howson’s Image ( flickr )

The classic Hungarian bridal dress was really colorful and elaborately embroidered, very typically with a flower motif. 3 bright and vibrant colors had been normally repeated in the bride’s dress and in her massive and elaborate headdress, which also integrated woven wheat as a symbol of fertility. Below the dress have been a lot of layers of underskirts. The bride utilised to put on a plain black dress made of silk. She used to put on the same dress for funerals and when she died she was buried in this costly outfit.

Excellent floral patterns on the traditional dress of Hungary --zoetropico's Image
Exceptional floral patterns on the conventional dress of Hungary –zoetropico’s Image

Flowers and leaves, often a bird or a spiral ornament, are the principal decorative themes of the conventional dress of Hungary. The most frequent ornament is a flower with a centerpiece resembling the eye of a peacock’s feather.

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