In the surroundings of Rome the picturesque costume of the contadini (farmers) has almost disappeared. Only occasionally do you see entire families of country dwellers in national costumes on the streets.
Tag: Italian customs
Traditional Italian dress, culture and customs of the various regions.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
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.
Traditional costume near Lodi, Italy 1821. Costumes of Italy.
Costume tradizionale vicino a Lodi, Italia 1821. Sketches Illustrative of the Manners and Costumes of France, Switzerland and Italy.
Briganti, Bandits. Italy 1834.
Briganti, 1834. Abiti popolari italiani. Tableau historique et descriptif de l’Italie, du Piémont, de la Sardaigne, de Malte, de la Sicile et de la Corse.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Mora game in Boulogne. Gambling in public places. Italy 1860.
Morra is a traditional game using the hands, which is known especially in some Mediterranean countries, especially in Italy.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Ice Salesman of Florence. Journey through Italy in 1840.
Marchands de sorbets à Florence, 1840. “Voyage d’Italie, partie septentrionale” di Paul De Musset.
Man costume of the Italian region Lazio in 1840. Costumes of Rome.
Eminente costume da uomo romano. Regione Lazio, Italia nel 1840.
Traditional costume from Marino, region Lazio, Italy.
Costumes of Rome and its surroundings. Woman from Marino, region Lazio.
Costumes of Rome. Woman from Frascati 1840. Donna di Frascati.
Donna di Frascati. Nuova Raccolta dei principali Costumi di Roma e suoi Contorni. Woman from Frascati 1840. Costumes of Rome and its surroundings.
Prominent woman 1840. Donna eminente. Rome and its surroundings.
Donna eminente. Nuova Raccolta dei principali Costumi di Roma e suoi Contorni.
Lazio Wagoner in 1840. Costumes of Rome and its surroundings.
Carrettiere Romano. Nuova Raccolta dei principali Costumi di Roma e suoi Contorni. Costumes of Rome and its surroundings.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)