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​Nordjylland Region

Women's Costumes
Overview
Elements of the women's Nordjylland costume:
a. Sweater (nattrøje): Dark green typically, but can also be red
b. Skirt: twill skirt, often in the stunning and distinct pattern for which Nordjylland is rightly famous (see images below)
c. Bodice: has "Viennese fold" in rear
d. Scarf: white linen
e. Apron: printed
f. Headgear: Can be one of two options -
i. bonnet in velvet or silk (can have gold embroidery, as with green silk bonnet below) or
ii. "garden hat" (has white wings at the ears - see image below)

Nordjylland 1780
This is the perfect example of the Nordjylland costume, as it features the signature fabric pattern throughout.
Image credit: Licensed from Folkedragt.dk

Nordjylland 1790
Image credit: Licensed from Folkedragt.dk
Men's Costumes

Sjælland, 1830
Image credit:Licensed from Folkedragt.dk

Nordjylland 1820-1835
Image credit: Dávid Botond and GeoFolk
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