Belarusian National Costumes
Belarus is a beautiful country with a long and interesting history. The Belarusian national costume is a complex of traditional clothing, shoes and accessories, which has been developed during the centuries. Though not used for everyday use, the costume is ceremonial and the origins of tradition lie in the ancient Kievan Rus.
Suitable for the moderate continental climate of Belarus; with its long cold winters and mild summer weather. Fabrics were made out of flux and wool, decorated with printed or embroiled ornaments, or weaved from using threads of different color. Each of the different regions of the country have costumes certain distinct characteristics or designs, researchers have identified more than 30 varieties of folk costume!
Belarusian’s women’s costume is more diverse, with strong national characteristics in its design. There are four traditional variations: a skirt and apron, apron and waistcoat (garsetom) with a skirt, which is sewn to the bodice, corset, with panova, aprons, waistcoat (garsetom). The first two are known throughout the territory of Belarus, the last two are specific to the eastern and north-eastern regions. Panovas are traditionally worn over a shirt, the three big pieces of cloth sewn on top of collected cord that pulls together at the waist. Women’s outer clothing is embroidered and richer then male clothes, but in appearance and tailoring is not very different from men's.
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