Ukrainian Folk Costume authentic antique peasant clothing linen wool skirt belt

Description: *** Ellis Island Vintage ***** Ellis Island Vintage *** Ellis Island Vintage * Search for us online for all your ethnic fashion needs! Item Ukrainian folk costume from Rivne area, Polissya region Dimensions Measurements taken with article laying flat Chemise - across front: 25" side to side fully stretched Chemise - length: 40" Skirt - waist: adjustable up to 36" around Skirt - length: 30" Apron - length: 28.5" Belt: 2" wide x 94" long kerchief: 37.5" x 33" Condition Very Good Condition - minor stains on apron and kerchief; small damage to belt edge; one or two insignificant holes in skirt; minor general wear Description This listing is for a traditional woman's folk costume from the Rivne area of western Polissya in western Ukraine. The costume has much in common with the neighboring regions in Ukraine as well as across the border in Belarus. Includes a blouse-chemise, skirt, apron, head scarf, and sash. Due to the marshlands and forests of Polesia, the peasant population remained better isolated from outside influences and thus preserved a more archaic form of traditional Slavic clothing than in more fertile and well-traveled regions. Natural, homespun fabrics prevail and motifs tend to be more symbolic and geometric than naturalistic. Red and white are the predominant colors seen in the folk dress throughout Polesia. The white elements of this costume are all made of natural linen and the skirt and belt are wool. Despite its age, the costume remains in great condition for wear or for use as a display in a museum or cultural institution. A lovely addition to any collection. Please get in touch if you need more costumes from this region as we can get others. A note regarding condition: All of the costumes and textiles that I sell are vintage and have typically seen decades of use resulting in expected wear and tear that add to the history and authenticity of each piece. In case of above average wear, I try to list any significant damages and heavy signs of use in the above description. Depending on the age, materials, and condition, I will often hand-wash more durable, colorfast cotton and linen elements, but embellished garments, heavier wool pieces or items made from silk or fine fabrics are sold in the original, unwashed condition. Small holes or stains, missing sequins/beads, worn trim, and other marks related to standard wear are common and do not detract from the value of most pieces. Please keep in mind that a vintage textile or garment in very good condition might still show signs of use, storage and age. Unless otherwise noted, all of the items listed for sale are in very good, stable condition and are suitable for use, wear or display. I am more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have, so please ask questions to allow me to offer you the best service possible. I stand behind every item I sell and want you to be happy with your purchase. USPS Shipping: I try to get to the post office twice a week to mail packages, but sometimes I only manage to post items once a week - please keep this in mind when shopping. It is possible that your item will not be shipped out for one week after payment is received. If you need something quicker, please contact me before buying to make sure that I can accommodate your request. Combined Shipping Note: If you are interested in receiving a discount for combined shipping, please wait for a combined invoice from us. I cannot offer discounted shipping on items that are paid for on PayPal individually. International Shipping: Foreign buyers are welcome and ebay should provide you with an automatic shipping quote on each item page. If you don't see a shipping cost listed, please contact me for shipping rates to your country. If you are interested in buying several items, please send me a message as I am happy to combine purchases to save you in shipping fees. Search for us online for all your ethnic fashion needs! * Ellis Island Vintage *** Ellis Island Vintage ***** Ellis Island Vintage *** Search for us online for all your ethnic fashion needs!

Price: 485 USD

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-02-01T22:35:09.000Z

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