“Shtofny” Female Festive Costume

Chernukha village, Arzamas district, Nizhny Novgorod Gubernia. Latter half of the 19th century

Silk, galloon, ribbons, шнур, gold threads, spangles, embroidery on cardboard, pattern weaving, gold fringe, плетение, stitching on cardboard
Гр.Б-3780; В-8189; Т-4098; Гр.Б.-3783

Period Late 19th century
TypologyWeaving | Folk costume | Gold and pearl sewing | Embroidery
Keywords Folk costume | female costume | headdress | The Volga, Volga region
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Sarafan and Apron
(Modern reconstruction)

Shtofny (outer garment)
Silk, galloon, ribbons, string

Povoinik
Silk, gold threads, spangles, stitching on cardboard

Headscarf
Silk, pattern weaving, gold fringe

Sash
Silk, plaiting, gold embroidery on cardboard

During Shrovetide festivities in the Chernukha Village a shtofny (or shtofny sarafan) was worn over the festive costume. It was burgundy or cherry-red, decorated with galloon and a fringe, with an uneven row of copper buttons and string loopholes.

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