National Suit

Russian folk costume for over 150 years since the end of XVIII century to the late 20-ies of XX century, much has changed. This process was continuous: some elements disappear and others appear. Changes have occurred due to internal development, and under the influence of external factors, primarily the European fashion. In the XVIII century, its influence on the folk costume is still insignificant. It is manifested mainly in a festive costume relief: for example, in occasions stopped carrying several coats at the same time, rudd, worn over kokoshniks, were replaced by shawls, oriental silk brocade fabric gave way to the domestic production of fabrics with patterns of Western European type. The inclusion in the national dress clothing elements of the European model started only in 20-30s of the XIX century.

When you borrow, in most cases going organic connection of the national Russian and European elements. Often not even possible to separate the traditional costume of a European element. So, for example, can not be considered entirely or wholly European Russian tradition of using women as a headdress tattoos, made of tissue, slaughtered pins, gloves, Wristguards, etc. However, there is a suit and things that are defined by how soon borrowed - is galoshes, hats, umbrellas, muffs, etc., changed Russian suit and under the influence of tra conventionally clothing neighboring peoples: the Norwegians, the Nenets, Aboriginal Siberia, North Caucasus. It included a number of articles of clothing people - sovik, jumper, torbaza, malakhai, chekmen, etc., which was due to natural conditions, unusual for Russian, with new classes for them (commercial fishing, reindeer herding), as well as trade relations between the E nations.