Sarafan

Sarafan
 Dress - a kind of feminine sleeveless dress with high neckline or straps. In the past - the kind of peasant women's clothing and basic element of the traditional Russian costume. Known since the XIV century. The earliest is considered kosoklinny sundress - with side inserts, wedges ....
 Dress - a kind of feminine sleeveless dress with high neckline or straps. In the past - the kind of peasant women's clothing and basic element of the traditional Russian costume. Known since the XIV century.

The earliest is considered kosoklinny sundress - with side inserts, wedges. Alternatively, cut the cloth fabric gathered under tight bodice with straps so-called Prischepa (small folds). Sewed as direct or "round" sarafany.Tkan could be cheap (canvas, calico, homespun wool) and expensive (poluparcha). Buttons are also characterized by the value of products: they can be tin, brass, or special filigree. This type of clothing is almost completely out of items to the top of the XIX century. At the same time, during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I sundress special decree of the women's court dress with national motifs (1834) was adopted as the official ceremonial dress. This regulation lasted until 1917.
Modern sundresses - convenient and practical summer clothing.