The Samara region extends along the banks of the Volga River. If we look at history, we can note that traditionally it has been the case that many nationalities have always lived here. At the moment, more than 100 peoples live here.
The overwhelming majority were Russians, but many other nationalities have lived here since ancient times.
In terms of population, the Tatars were in second place. And then:
- Chuvash;
- Kalmyks;
- gypsies;
- Germans;
- Estonians;
- Latvians;
- Poles;
- Jews.
Such a variety of cultures and traditions added originality to folk costumes. Especially those that were worn on the special day of the birth of a new family.
Wedding traditions
If we consider the culture and traditions of the region as a whole, then it is necessary to rely on the traditions of the peoples who inhabited these lands. Their wedding rituals show their uniqueness in the best possible way.
In the Samara region, wedding traditions were revered. Therefore, future marriage could not be done without the groom’s matchmaking.He came to the house where the bride lived with her parents and wooed their daughter. It was all very beautifully furnished. Moreover, the tradition of matchmaking takes place among different peoples inhabiting the Samara region. It may be slightly modified in appearance, but the point is to ask permission to start a family.
As soon as the official proposal was made, wedding arrangements were discussed.
REFERENCE. According to the traditions that existed in the Samara region, the bride had to give a gift to the groom with her own hands.
How the bride dressed
If we consider Russian traditions (it was this population that was in the majority), then the bride's costume was also made by hand.
Before 19th century
The ancient costume usually consisted from a shirt, petticoat and sundress. Be sure to put it on your head kokoshnik. Moreover, the richer the kokoshnik was decorated, the more noble the family was considered.
IMPORTANT! Only a very young bride had the right to wear a kokoshnik. This jewelry could be worn until the birth of the first child, but then it could not be worn.
Shirt
Usually linen fabric was chosen for the shirt; it was sewn from four pieces.
Shirts with wide sleeves and silk embroidery, which was often done by the bride herself, looked especially beautiful.
Sundress
For a sundress, either red or white fabric was chosen. The cut of the product was loose, with additional ties at the back and a belt.
Embroidery was also supposed to be done on a sundress, but in much less quantity than on a shirt.
Some families sewed a dress, but it always had sleeves and was loose in shape.
Addition
Must be worn over a sundress apron, but him filmed at the celebration itself. The apron was made of light fabric, also with sewing. It symbolized the thriftiness and hospitability of the future wife.
Early 20th century
But this costume had undergone changes by the beginning of the 20th century. At the turn of the 20s of the last century, the bride’s outfit consisted from a shirt and skirt. The shirt had a stand-up collar and was decorated with lace. And on the head instead of a kokoshnik there was a veil. This veil was made of gauze fabric and was assembled with so-called “fringes”. The upper part with ribbons was decorated with stones, they were called “bramantes”. In some villages, girls wore wax flower wreath.
How the groom dressed
A man's suit for a wedding of past centuries in the Samara province was more modest than his wife's.
The man wore trousers and long sleeve shirt. Be sure to be dressed up belt.
The shirt was embroidered with patterns and beautiful threads. The richer the pattern, the more prosperity awaits the family.
IMPORTANT! It was considered mandatory that the groom's embroidery and patterns be embroidered with the same threads as his bride's. The same color scheme and pattern were maintained.
Despite the simplicity, the man in such an outfit looked very elegant. And when the future husband and wife stood next to each other, their outfits were of the same style and design.
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