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Cavtat - Ethnology - traditional costumes

Dalmatia - Dubrovnik

The town of Cavtat, situated south of Dubrovnik, now a tourist and cultural center of Konavle southernmost Croatian regions.

The identity of the man and the region throughout history has been expressed in national costumes. Konavoska costume, especially the women, because of its beauty, elegance and style in a special way, embodies the centuries-old culture of living of our people and to this day is perhaps the best representative of the Croatian folk treasures.

In a unique way of harmony of the natural materials of which it is made, decorative elements Konavle embroidery, jewelry and some pieces of clothing, giving the otherwise nice anyway, a special elegance throughout the entire life of the girl's age. Although the basic elements of the same (decorations chest and sleeve, accentuated waist, ankle length, head cover), traditional costumes through the details progovarala of wealth, and especially the social status of women (girlfriend, wife, widow, etc.).

Konavoski Location is the main decorative element of women's costumes, which are tied to breast and sleeves. Originally, it was embroidered with silk, which is obtained from silk worms that are carefully and attentively cultivated in each Konavle home and dyed with natural colors. Strictly symmetrical and geometric motifs in myriad forms were mostly made in red, black and dark-green color with golden borders.

Because of its beauty and extreme adaptability, the Konavle embroidery is applied to a number of useful items (tablecloths, purses, decorative elements for evening dresses, mats, cushions, spectacle cases, framed pictures Konavle connections, etc.), thus maintaining the tradition handcraft, but also promoted in the best way Konavle worldwide.

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