Sicilian Folk Costumes
Sicilian Folk Costumes
The costume consists of a very
wide silk skirt. The bodice is
very tight. During the cold
season a cape is added. Hair
are gathered with braids on
the head stopped by combs.
To enrich the costume, women
wore gold earrings and
necklaces.
Costumes of Agrigento
The gala costume consists
of a heavy waisted skirt.
The silk bodice is tied on
the front and is covered by
a small jacket.
The apron is stopped with
a silk knot. Women wore
necklaces and gold clasps.
Costumes of Cesarò
Costumes of S. Pier Niceto
The costume of Piana dei Greci has
the characteristic oriental features. It
consists of an embroidered red skirt,
a silk bustier and linen shirt.
A silver belt with the image of Saint
Day that kills the dragon is in relief.
The dress is completed with a black
apron and a silk red cape.
Costumes of Piana dei Greci
On holidays it is silk or velvet,
while it is usually made of cotton.
The bodice is sewn very tight and
put inside the skirt. The gonna (
skirt) is a long bell with folds. The
apron is curled at the belt and is
made of patterned cotton as well
as the handkerchief on the head.
Costumes of Taormina
COSTUMES OF THE VAL DI NOTO
These costumes represent the Val di Noto, one of the three Valleys in which the Arabs divided Sicily in IX century A.D. The Minarda family invented them about 60 years ago. They were worn by men and women ( i ballerini) who danced « ‘u ballittu» during Carnival days, usually celebrated in February, before Lent.