European loose trousers explained

The sirwal or shalwar forms part of traditional costume in some parts of Europe.

sharovary suits

The salvar is known as sharovary in parts of Europe which is worn with any upper garment. In Ukraine, the sharovary is voluminous.[1]

Kat-haljina suit

In Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, the salvar is known as the dimije which has a local style.[2] The kat-haljina suit is a combination of a European style blouse and dimije made from the same material.[3]

Bulgaria

The salvar and similar trousers are also worn in Bulgaria.[4]

Schalwar/vraka

In parts of Greece (such as Crete, the Greek islands and Cyprus) and Macedonia, the salvar is known as vraka.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Major, Alice . Gordey, Gordon (1991) Ukrainian Shumka Dancers: tradition in motion
  2. Book: Culture Grams. 1 January 2010. CultureGrams. 9780977809165. Google Books.
  3. Condra, Jill (2013) Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing Around the World
  4. Web site: Ethnologia Balkanica. LIT Verlag Münster. Google Books.
  5. Walker, Mary Adelaide 1897 Old Tracks and New Landmarks: Wayside Sketches in Crete, Macedonia, Mitylene, Etc