Russian traditional costumes

Russian traditional costume consists of a kokoshnik, a sundress, a shirt and a bast.

Russian folk costume is made of materials such as linen, silk,

cotton and velvet cloth.

It has notable features depending on the specific region, appointment and age. A distinctive feature of Russian national costume is a large number of outerwear. Clothing union and swing. Union clothing is put over one’s head, swing is cut from top to bottom and buttoned by hooks or buttons.

Now Russian national costumes are worn mostly on holidays. But some people wear them on ordinary days.