A Bukharian of Siberia. Russia folk dress. Un Boukhara de Sibérie. BUKHARIA is not dependant upon Russia; and if we speak of the Bukharians in this place, it is because… Read More
Tag: Russian national costumes
A Barabintzian Girl. Russian folk dress.
A Barabintzian Girl. Costume of the Russian empire. Une Fille Barabintzienne. THE dress of the Barabintzians is similar to that of the Baschkirians, but more wretched. Contrary to the custom of… Read More
A Barabintzian Woman. Costume of the Russian empire.
A Barabintzian Woman. Une Barabintzienne. THE vast desert hemmed in by the Ob and the Irtisch, and extending as far as the Altai mountains, is called Barama; this word the… Read More
Unangan or Aleutian in his Winter Dress, made of the skin of sea fowls.
THE inhabitants of the Aleutian Islands wear a species of tunic, which descends as low as the knee, and is generally decorated with leather fringe.
A Yakut, Sakha in his Hunting Dress 1803.
Yakut in hunting costume 1803. Costume of the Russian empire. Back Figure of a Yakut, Sakha in his Hunting Dress 1803. Un Yakout en Habit de Chasse, par derriére. THE… Read More
Men in the costume from the environs of Moscow
Men in the costume from the environs of Moscow.
Russian priest and monk habit. Russian Orthodox Clergy.
Russian priest and monk habit. Russian Orthodox Clergy. Source: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world, based on authentic documents and and newer travel (1843) by Auguste Wahlen.… Read More
Peasants costumes from Tver Russia Government
Paysan du Gouvernement Twer Russie.
Woman from Kamtschatka, Russia 1840
Woman from Kamtschatka, Russia 1840 From the book: Mœurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde, d’après des documents and authentiques et les voyages des plus récents; (1843) Author:… Read More
Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra.
The Tsar and Tsarita of the old Muscovite Empire, as worn at an historical costume ball in the Winter Palace, February 11, 1903.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com