German national costume

Each country boasts an original national attire. Scots show plaid skirts, the Japanese still appear on the streets in kimono. Germany is no exception! A state with such a rich, rich history simply could not stand aside.

If a modern person hears about the national costume of Germany, a clear picture will immediately appear in his imagination. The traditional outfit of the Germans is the easiest to recognize, and all thanks to festivals often held around the world. The costume absorbed every distinctive feature of German culture.

The history of the creation of the national costume began in ancient times, even in the times of primitive society. The territory of present-day Germany could provide the settlers with animal skins, from which people could hardly make warm caftans. This can not be called a traditional outfit, but it was then that German culture was born. There was nothing aesthetic in the ancient attire — all that was needed was to provide oneself with warmth and protection from small insects.

At the initial stages of the formation of the national German costume affected the enormous influence of Rome. Representatives of the German nation constantly appeared on the territory belonging to the great empire, and the attire of the indigenous people attracted them. Having studied the details of the dress, the Germans gladly began to exploit many elements of the Roman costume.

At the time of the Renaissance, the German attire went the other way. Clothing has undergone dramatic changes in order to come to the appearance that is so familiar to a man of the twenty-first century.

In each region of the country, the costume had some differences:

1. The Germans, who have a large fortune, dressed in costumes made of expensive fabrics - flax, wool, velvet, went in priority.
2. People with low incomes were not allowed to wear beautiful clothes according to the law. They were limited to homemade costumes. For their creation used the cheapest materials. Shades of apparel could not boast of diversity - only gray and brown were allowed.

The national outfit of the people of Germany was created depending on the geographical features of the area. The rather warm climate of the country allowed the Germans not to wrap themselves in furs, fleeing from the cold.

The landscape also contributed:

• People living in mountainous areas were more prone to dank winds, so only thick cloth was used for tailoring.
• The piedmont territory was pleasantly dry, precipitation was extremely rare, so the Germans made shoes of oats or straw.
• The coastal region, on the contrary, tormented residents with a high level of humidity. People put on leather goods, and shoes could even be made of wooden materials.
• On the plain, the Germans wore a flax outfit.

The appearance of the traditional costume of Germany depends not only on the climate. Influenced by the nature of the Germans. Unlike most other nations, the German nation has never been distinguished by a particular desire for luxury. The attractiveness of clothing for them was in moderate rigor and accuracy. Of course, the Germans did not deny themselves decorative elements, embroidery and lace, however, decorations were not considered the main thing.

The most common color of the costume in Germany was blue and gray. The clothes, made in deep blue shades, were worn by Germans and Germans on special occasions, going to some solemn event.Most families also could afford a blue outfit every Sunday.

The rich appeared in public in clothing with a predominant red and green color.

For the peasant costume, brown shades were most often used. Their clothing was aimed solely at practicality - traces of dust and dirt cannot be seen on dull fabric.

Ornaments on national costumes looked amazing. The needlewomen put all their talent into creating wonderful patterns. Mostly the clothes were decorated with embroidery and fabric applications of natural and vegetative orientation, the girls were very fond of floral motifs. The costume of families with a large pedigree was also distinguished by embroidered heraldry.

The national costume of the German people has an excellent property - you do not need to carefully care for it. This quality was of great importance, because not everyone could afford to update their wardrobe every month. One set of clothes served the Germans faithfully for a long time, without at the same time parting with a presentable uniform. Crayon traditional costume admired reliability.

The style was free, the movements of people were not shackled. The wide sleeve and the same big armhole made the clothes as comfortable and easy to wear. Stitches do not rub sensitive skin.

The traditional costume for girls, which received the interesting name "Dindrl", at first was worn only by maids. However, after a short time, someone saw the beauty of this dress, and no German woman could imagine herself without a dindle.

It was a white blouse, emphasizing the femininity and elegance of a German woman, and an attractive sundress, which included a corset with lacing and a long skirt with a lot of folds. Corset masterfully highlighted the natural beauty of the chest.

In the wardrobe of a German girl, there was definitely an elegant dindl, necessary in case of solemn events and festivities. He was distinguished from the usual version by a wide sleeve and a brighter apron.

National German apron can be recognized by the patterns of stripes, but there are solid options. The apron had one detail that could tell a lot about the woman. If the bow was tied to the right - this meant that the girl was married, and on the left - a German woman in search of relationships. Women grieving for their dead husband, tied a bow in the middle.

The Germans love order in everything, including in clothes. What does a traditional German outfit consist of?

• As usual, men's national costume included a vest, jacket and trousers. Instead of trousers, the Germans were often replaced with leather pants, creating a stern image of a self-confident person. No less popular were the trousers.
• Pants combined with low stockings of blue and other light shades.
• Men loved to use suspenders and belts.
• Every German had a hunting knife. In order not to carry it in their hands, they thought up to sew a spacious pocket on their pants.
• If a man had a serious meeting, he would wear an elegant double-breasted frock coat.
• Ties were used as men's accessories, and the main attribute was a traditional headdress - a green hat with a large feather.

The Germans gladly dressed children in national costumes. The outfit for girls from childhood taught them fragility and tenderness - the little ones were walking in miniature dresses, sundresses and aprons. The boys wore breeches with suspenders, white shirts with vests and boots.

The marriage ceremony means a lot to the German people. Families of both parties began to prepare for the wedding long before, but especially the bride's parents fussed. The desire to prepare for the daughter the most beautiful dress is quite natural, and even the poor strata of the population have always coped with this task.

National costume was decorated with exquisite embroidery.Embroidered symbols promised to the newlyweds the comfort of home and devotion to each other until the end of days. The style of the wedding dress emphasized the beauty of the figure - the alluring bend of the waist and bust.

The bride was holding a lush bouquet of flowers. The Germans did not throw his girlfriends - the bouquet was kept forever, the flowers dried. The wedding dress for women still causes delight among fashion designers.

Nowadays, girls and men in Bavaria wear the national German costume with pleasure. It is believed that there is no person more stylish than the one who is wearing traditional clothes of Germany. The cost of clothes is high and can cause a serious blow to family finances.

Of course, there were some modifications. Previously, the Germans wore long skirts - their edge did not reach even the level of the knees. Now girls can afford mini-skirts, but mostly the canon is preserved - the Bavarian fraulein does not allow itself to be licensed.

German national costume instantly attracts attention. Owners of traditional attire leave only positive reviews. They are admired by the convenience of the dress - it is created by their soft, pleasant to the body materials, the skin always has access to oxygen.