Russian Costume

Why were fake sleeves made in Russian costumes? How did boots with a creak become fashionable? Why was it considered improper to wear clothes without a belt? What headdresses had wings, tails, horns, and even hooves?

With this book, you will peek into your grandmother's chest and find amazing kosovorotkas and sarafans, covered with velvet coats and luxurious kokoshniks. There will also be cats and magpies — and they are not animals, but types of shoes and headdresses!

You will learn how clothes and shoes were sewn and decorated in ancient times, what materials were used, and how outfits differed in various regions of Russia: from Novgorod and Arkhangelsk to Tobolsk and Altai. The Russian costume is a story in color and patterns.

Who is this book for?
For children aged 8 and up who are curious about how people dressed in Russia and what secrets the folk costume holds.
For parents looking for a beautiful gift edition about Russian culture for children.
For primary and secondary school teachers who need materials for history and culture lessons.
For families who value reading together and getting to know their ancestors' traditions.
For collectors of the series "Our Country Russia" — a new release with luxurious illustrations.