Østjylland Region
The Østjylland region is not known to have had a costume with a local distinctive character, with the exception of the women's headgear, which was called a "sniptøj." It is made of a large piece of stiffened linen, and has lace from the town of Tønder in front. The lace wings are sewn onto the side of the cap.
Woman wearing Østjylland's distinctive "sniptøj" headgear
from "Danske Bønders Klædedragt" (Danish Farmers Costumes)
by Ellen Andersen, 1960
Århus County Outfit with "Sniptøj" Headgear
from "Danske Folke Dragter" by Nanna Gandil, 1972
The "sniptøj" headgear is sole part of the outfit shown above that is uniquely characteristic of the Østjylland region. Notably, it consists of a large stiffened piece of linen. There is both embroidery and lace from the town of Tønder. Regarding the lace side "wings," some headgear consisted of removable wings, while other headgear had wings which were attached.
Although not uniquely characteristic of Østjylland or of Århus County, the other elements of the outfit shown above are as follows:
The skirt is made of a black base with green spots and was made with home-woven fabric. The bodice was made of black woolen twilled fabric with a shiny appearance. The bodice has a large rounded neckline with a pink brocade band at its edge. The knitted red sleeves were sewn directly onto the bodice. The apron is made of plain green silk. The shoulder scarf is a red wool tartan, tucked into the bodice in the front.
Østjylland 1770-1795
Image credit: Dávid Botond and GeoFolk
Østjylland 1770-1795
Image credit: Dávid Botond and GeoFolk
Østjylland 1804-1820
Image credit: Dávid Botond and GeoFolk
Østjylland woman
Image credit: Folkedragt.dk
