Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress: The Sarafan
The last part of my Karelian dress project is the heavily pleated sarafan dress made out of red printed cotton. Now the costume is finished!
Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress, part 3: Accessories
My Karelian costume needed some period accessories, so I made a pocket, an apron and a linen cap. I also got some silk scarves.
Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress, part 2: Weaving the belt
I learned how to weave with a backstrap rigid heddle to make traditional belts for my Karelian folk costume.
Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress, part 1: Shirt “rätsinä”
I am learning about the dress of my ancestors and making a traditional Karelian outfit. The first layer is called a "rätsinä" shirt.
