Photos of Ukrainian traditional attire

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Vintage female folk costume from Western Ukraine, the late 19th – early 20th century. Notice the odd headwrap or rather the odd way of draping it.

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Ukrainian vintage folk costume from western part of the country. Note gorgeous black embroidery of the shirt and ornate leather shoes called “postoly”.

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Authentic Ukrainian male attire, Chernihiv region (northern Ukraine), the late 19th – early 20th century. The ensemble consists of a linen shirt and trousers, bast shoes called “lychaky”, and a straw hat. All the pieces are handmade.

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Charming folk costume from western Ukraine. All the pieces are vintage, including this beautiful shoulder bag and beaded necklace.

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Authentic women’s attire from Kyiv region (central Ukraine), the late 19th century. You can see gorgeous coral necklaces of two different styles and prettily decorated embroidered shirt and apron.

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Vintage folk attire from western Ukraine, Bukovyna region, the beginning of the 20th century. Looks a lot like a gypsy costume, don’t you think? That’s because this area neighbors Romania.

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