The Impressive Traditional Costume of Spain

30 Ocak 2010 Cumartesi

 

The Impressive Traditional Costume of Spain

Spain is famous not only because of its astounding scenery but because of its unique historic past. The culture that Spain has could be seen during their vibrant festivals which were celebrated in the different regions of the country. Most of the celebrations commemorate the historical battle in the centuries gone by. And during this event most of the Spanish people are wearing their traditional costumes. During the 16th century, Spain became the country all over Europe that introduces different innovative costumes during that time. In the 16th century the traditional costumes that were being introduced in Spain includes corset and farthingale, cape and a bell shaped which has a high neckline with a doublet and a trunk which is like hose.

On the other hand, the chemise and shirt costumes which was usually white that has a black sewing decorations which known as the Spanish Blackwork was usually worn during the popular Spanish bullfights and annual festivals. But the matadors have a special kind of costumes which they wear inside the ring. Since the past centuries, the costumes being worn by the matadors remained unchanged. Until this recent moment, the traditional matador costumes still remain its design. The cape de paseo and the cloak which is used by the matadors during the ceremonial ring entry are still in used.

Aside from the above traditional Spanish costumes, other famous traditional Spanish costumes include the traditional flamenco and the sombrero. The Spanish costumes can be outlined after the outfit of the bandits, soldiers, church personalities and peasants. While the matador costumes accordingly outlined after the Spanish Latino dancers and after the Spanish Senoritas. Spanish traditional costumes are great to wear especially if you know where it was first started and its historical background. Knowing the traditional costumes is one way of knowing Spain and its ways of life.

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