Friesland

Friesland

It is remarkable that the usual national costume here is worn only on special festivities and is put away the rest of the time in cupboards and boxes.

Nevertheless the Frisian costume is of a special refinement.  The big golden ear decoration with fine cap of lace signs to a great richness.  The costume consists principally of a somewhat wide bodice (reaching to the knees) and petticoats of silk in different colours, over which a kerchief, crossed on the breast, is worn.  Kerchief and apron often are, as well as the fine cap, of very expensive graceful and fine lace, the latter with the big golden buttons at the temples.

The men's costume with the three cornered hat and knee-breeches makes a real aesthetic impression.

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