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To imagine that traditional
Sardinian costume was moth-eaten by now, dusted down on
special occasions for nostalgia's sake, would be unduly
simplistic. Although, it is true, tradional garb no longer
graces the streets on a daily basis, its presence is still
visible enough to be able to speak legitimately of a living
tradition. A chance outing on a Sunday for Mass or for a
patronal feast in Busachi, Orgosolo and other of the island's
communities, for instance, would give one a glimpse of antique
Sardinia.
There is a very obvious desire among Sards, then, not to
lose touch with their roots. One only has to observe how
readily, even today, young and old alike welcome the excuse
of a local festival or folk celebration to show off their
ancestors' apparel, since Sardinian costumes communicate
in an unmistakable way, not only the provenance of the wearer,
but also his family background and social status.
Each costume is unique, following the general guidelines
for colour and form, but differing in detail. There are
costumes for men and women, for ordinary days and feasts,
for rich and poor, shepherds and fishermen, unattached and
married women, and widows. Whatever the status or season,
however, Sardinian costumes are always richly embroidered
and often adorned with jewels, thus setting off perfectly
the multi-mix of colours.
Here we publish a complete catalogue of all the elements
constituting the traditional Sardinian costume, so as to
enable you to then to visit the photo gallery fully conscious
of the differences.
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