The traditional clothing of Calabria

From a primordial need of the cover and shelter from bad weather and cold, men and women over time have developed increasingly shapes of their clothing following an aesthetic taste and a desire for beauty, and adornarsi become more attractive. So clothing, both male and female, has undergone major metamorphosis linked not only to changing times, but also the development of society, communications and trade.

Costumes typical Calabrian

Costumes typical Calabrian has undergone several changes over the years, while retaining its originality from country to country. The ancient female costume consisted of the following elements: a long white linen shirt, silk skirt, shawl fabric to the frame, apron, wool bodice. The fibers were used more flax, silk and wool while little used were cotton and hemp.

Calabria