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Czechoslovakian
National Dress
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The National Dress ("Kroji") of each village in Czechoslovakia
will vary. Also, there is a marked difference in the dress of
Moravia, Slovaikia, and Czech. Each woman will have several
different dresses. Colors and materials will vary from village
to village. The clothing of each village and area is representative
of Czechoslovakia. The bonnets or caps say that the girl is
married. If she wears |
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singe and ready for 'picking'. Long plumes of feathers in a
man's cap indicate he is single; but, if the feathers are short,
then he has been 'plucked' and is married. Also, some say each
feather indicated a girl friend. The Czech woman's clothing
is a white blouse with very full color. The skirt is a solid,
dark color. The bodice vest will probably be black. All items
are heavily embroidered with cutwork and trim. The cap has a
very large bow in back. The Moravian clothing for women is a
white blouse with very full sleeves which may be pleated. The
apron is a dark, and sometimes white, material which is heavily
embroidered with colorful cutwork. Flowers are worn in the hair
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ribbon streamers and the cap has colorful embroidery
on it, with perhaps a brim. The Slovakian women wear white blouses
with very full sleeves and the embroidery is of many colors
and much cutwork. Their caps are decorated with small flowers
and short ribbons. Sometimes their skirts are of print fabric.
The vest will be of a bright color with heavy trim. Sashes are
worn over the apron. |
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