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Female vintage costume from Baranivka district, Zhytomyr region of Ukraine (north-western part of the country). The outfit consists of a long embroidered shirt, a wide and long woven skirt called “litnyk”, an apron, a narrow woven belt called “kraika”, a headdress (consists of a coif and two kerchiefs), and fake coral necklace.
The headdress is among the most interesting parts of the outfit. The coif underneath serves to hold the hair in place. And Ukrainian women traditionally wore long hair. Married females braided their hair and created kind of a crown around the head. The coif was worn over that crown of hair.
On top of the coif, this costume has an unusual kerchief. It is rectangular rather than square, and has patterned ends. When it is put on the head, the kerchief forms a dovetail shape.
The second kerchief often was a sign of wealth. It was tied under the chin. This particular one is made from silk and patterned – expensive kerchief.

Traditional attire of an older woman from Baranivka district, Zhytomyr region of Ukraine (north-western part of the country). The outfit consists of a long embroidered shirt, a skirt in dark colors called “litnyk”, an apron, a narrow woven belt called “kraika”, a richly embroidered bonnet called “ochipok”, and a headdress called “namitka”. No jewelry because old women seldom wore jewelry pieces.

The headset is the most interesting thing in this outfit. The bonnet is very beautiful and opulent. It serves to keep the hair hidden and out of the way. The piece called “namitka” is a long rectangular cloth with decorated edges (in this case, the pattern is woven into the fabric; it can also be embroidered). There are many various way of draping the namitka. In this costume, it is tied so that the pattern on the bonnet is visible.

Female folk dress from Pereyaslav district, Kyiv region of Ukraine (central part of the country). This is the costume of a married woman. The outfit consists of a long embroidered shirt, so-called winged plakhta (a wrap-around skirt), an apron called “zapaska”, a woven belt, a sleeveless jacket called “kersetka”, a headdress called “ochipok” (in this case, it is a piece of silk cloth wrapped around a hard frame and sewn), and jewels (many rows of coral necklaces and a metal adornment called “dukach” on a ribbon).

Female national costume from Pryluky district, Chernihiv region of Ukraine (northern part of the country). The outfit consists of a long embroidered shirt, a wrap-around skirt called “winged plakhta”, an apron called “zapaska” made from gold-cloth, a woven fabric belt, coral necklaces, metal jewels (a cross and a “dukach”), and a headdress.

In the photos, you can see 2 different headdresses with this costume. The first one is colorful; it is used by unmarried girls; it is called “lopatushka” and is made from ribbons. The second one is used by married women; it consists of a bonnet called “ochipok” and a silk kerchief that is tied like a headband around the bonnet.

Women’s traditional attire from Romny district, Sumy region of Ukraine (northeastern part of the country). It consists of a long embroidered shirt, a wrap-around skirt called “plakhta”, an apron called “zapaska”, a woven belt called “kraika”, a sleeveless jacket called “korsetka”, many rows of coral necklaces and a silver cross, and a headpiece that includes a bonnet and a kerchief.

The bonnet is called “horned ochipok” because it has a bulge at the front that symbolizes a horn. Such stylized horns are sometimes seen in vintage Ukrainian costumes (though, they’re rare) and they symbolize fertility.

Zapaska, Ukrainian folk apron, is usually hand-woven – the pattern is woven into the fabric. But this particular one is a modern reconstruction, and it is embroidered.

Chumak’s attire (chumak is a man who delivered and traded salt in Europe in the 17th-20th century) from Sumy region of Ukraine (northern part of the country). The beginning of the 20th century.
The costume includes a warm woolen coat, high leather boots, and a so-called “karakul” hat. These pieces helped chumak to endure harsh weather conditions during his trip.

Festive women’s attire from Liubeshiv district, Volyn’ region of Ukraine. This area is called “Polissia”. The outfit includes a knee-length embroidered shirt, a woven skirt called “litnyk”, an apron, a woven belt called “kraika”, several rows of glass necklace (fake corals), a headdress that consists of a coif and a so-called “namitka” (long rectangular piece of cloth with embroidered edges), and a woolen outer garment called “svyta”.

Festive female folk costume with woven adornments only. There is no embroidery on these garments – all the patterns are woven into the fabric. This attire is from Ratniv district, Volyn’ region of Ukraine. It consists of a short shirt, a skirt called “litnyk”, an apron, a woven belt called “kraika”, jewelry (fake corals – glass-beaded necklace), and a headdress that includes a wooden headband (serves as a carcass) and a piece of cloth called “namitka”.

Traditional outfit of a matchmaker at weddings
This particular attire is from Ratniv district, Volyn’ region of Ukraine.
The clothing set consists of a shirt, a skirt, an apron, glass-beaded necklaces (such beads often were made from clear glass and silver-plated inside), and a fancy headdress (consists of a wooden headband – serves as a carcass; a long rectangular piece of cloth called “namitka”; a bright fabric band made from colorful ribbons sewn together and adorned with beads; and 2 bunches of rooster feathers – serve as a decoration).
All of these clothing pieces are embellished with applique, rather than embroidery or weaving. So, it is easier to make such a costume than a traditional Ukrainian embroidered outfit.

Male traditional clothing from Rivne region of Ukraine (north-western part of the country). The end of the 19th – the beginning of the 20th century