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Mors Island
Mors Overview
There is scant information about the Mors costumes, either for men or women. It seems that there are at least three signature elements
a. headgear: Mors has a unique lace cap that is folded around the ears in a distinct way, somewhat similar to Salling.
b. nattrøje: all the women wear one, usually red
c. vest/bodice pattern: There seems to be a unique pattern used occasionally for the Mors bodice consisting of vertical red and green stripes (see woman 2nd from right in the image below) and a related unique pattern used in the men's vest. It is reminiscent of the Vendsyssel women's bodice pattern.
Women's Costumes
Mors women
Image credit: Folkedragt.dk
Mors women
Image credit: Folkedragt.dk
In 1979, the predecessor organization to the Danish Folk Costume Society put on an exhibition, displaying the finest example of the Mors costume.
Image credit: Folkedragt.dk
Notice the distinctive headgear, signature bodice pattern and red nattrøje on this lovely Mors costume
A beautiful version of Mors' costume
Men's Costumes
In 1979, the predecessor organization to the Danish Folk Costume Society put on an exhibition, displaying the finest example of the Mors men's costume.
Image credit: Folkedragt.dk
Image Credit: Mikael Bjerregaard
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