Finnish historical clothing

10 posts published by Embla during May 2013

Same note as always: Almost all of my information is from the Finnish Iron Age Facebook group and the documents they link to. Another one of the best resources is Mervi’s blog (which I’…

A Finnish Dress from late ironage about thousand years ago

fyysinen kuvaus: pysty

I wove myself a traditional Finnish wool shawl. This was a garment that women used to wear when they went outside without a coat.

Viking age / Finland /Mikkeli-Tuukkala

Joutsenon kansallispuku

Traditional Finnish men and women costumes Finnish clothing has European features and specific influence of nature, climate and history of Finland. Traditional Finnish women clothing consists a smock, skirt, cotton blouse, vest or bodice, jacket, apron, scarf, headdress (cap, headband, hat etc.) and shoes.

Vikings in Finland I've loved diving into the Viking age, and this interpretation of clothing based on 11th century grave finds in Finland is one of the simplest outfits I've made. Yet it feels so badass! Video on Youtube.

Saami people in traditional dress, laughing and smiling in the snow

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Euran muinaispuku | Kalevalaisten Naisten Liitto

Perniön muinaispuku Perniö ancient costume

Oriveden kansallispuku