Post here any info connected to the national costumes and traditional clothing, regardless of the particular country. You can also compare different costumes here or clothing traditions of different nations. Any general questions about folk clothing are welcomed
Victorian silk cord appliques, the 19th century. These French appliques are hand-sewn into these elaborate designs, and they were very popular at the time.
Ornate 19th-century lace collar. It must have been so hard to create something like this! Except for flowers, there are sort of stylized shamrock leaf patterns.
