The outskirts of Belgrade

The outskirts of Belgrade

As of the hairdo, women wore buns (konđa) at he back of their heads,. The konđa was fastened with a black velvet chin strap adorned with two strings of silver coins. Over the konđa they tied a white scarf called doglavljača which was covered with a white towel or manufactured scarf wtih fringes hanging down the back (ubradač). The shirt was made of linen (or hemp) cloth. The upper part was fastened to the lower part, so it was made in one piece. The sleeves, neck and hem were bordered by thick cotton lace crochet. The skirt was creased, with dark - coloured vertical stripes. The front was open and the borders were folded up and fastened to the belt, so that the skirt looked like an unfolded fan. Between the apron and the folded skirt embroidery could be noticed on both the shirt and the sleeves.



The apron is the most beautiful part of this costume. Women and grils made them on their own, which gave them such great variety in technique and colouring. The chest was covered with a waistcoat (jelek) which was worn over the shirt. Over the apron and shirt, but under the waistcoat women wore a kolan - a sash embroidered with beads and multi-coloured buttons with the socalled pafte - metal buckles which fastened the sash under the bosom. The chest was covered with ducats (gold coins). Socks were knitted and adorned with brughtly coloured woollen ornaments with floral designs.