Oberhessische Trachten, [Upper Hesse – Germany], Nr 5, Der Hochzelitzug, ca 1960s
I like folk costumes and find it interesting to see the similarities between the northern European countries. The unused color photo postcard above shared this week shows the women wearing the traditional long-skirted dirndl that is worn, with slight differences, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The picture is of a wedding procession with the bride and groom following the women. The bride is wearing an elaborate bridal crown. The card is numbered 5 and was a product of Wilh. Stumpf of Treysa, Germany.
The second unused color photo card, seen below, shows two young women also wearing the long-skirted dirndl. This costume is identified as “Im Sonntagsstaat” or “in their Sunday best.” The card is numbered 8 and is also a product of Wilh. Stumpf.
Oberhessische Trachten, Nr. 8, Im Sonntagsstaat, ca 1960s
Traditional dirndls vary in design between regions and villages. The details can indicate the place the woman comes from and sometimes even her social standing. Everyday dirndls are rural domestic costumes intended for everyday use. They can be made from colored linen and sometimes have leather bodices. Dirndls worn for special occasions use designs and materials, embroidery, and jewelry specific to the region. For example, note the cutout designs on the aprons and the minor differences in the colors, sleeves and hemlines. The traditional dirndls often also have a fancy collar and fabric pieces that cross over the breast making the costume more in keeping with Catholic ideas of modest attire.
For additional information, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirndl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Hesse
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