Ukrainian Costumes

Bognor Regis International Dance Ensemble

We have borrowed Ukrainian costumes from the Society for International Folk Dancing (SIFD) which were worn by the adults.

Ukrainian women's costumes comprise a cotton shift, decorated with embroidery, usually red. A woollen overskirt made up of three pieces attached to the waistband is worn over the shift, and a sleeveless woollen or velvet jacket over that. The apron is often white cotton with red cross-stitch. The headdress has long multi-coloured ribbons and flowers

The men's costume consists of a fur hat, a white shirt with embroidery, baggy trousers, a scarf wrapped around the waist, and, of course, boots.