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Breton costume is the style of clothing worn by the Bretons (people in Brittany, the Celtic region of France) as formal wear or festive clothing. [1]
Everyday versions are less varied, although some are decorated according to profession or location. The women wear long dresses with white aprons, lace collars with lace headdresses. And men wear a white shirt with black trousers along with a close-fitting vest. The distinctive Breton costume is deeply associated with their culture. [1] [2] In the early 20th century there were said to be nearly 800 different types of the Breton lace headdress. [3]
Since the late twentieth century,[ citation needed] the traditional dress is almost always worn during special religious events ( pardons) and cultural events involving Celtic Circles; leading to the "Breton costume" becoming " folk costume" of the region. [2]
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Breton costume is the style of clothing worn by the Bretons (people in Brittany, the Celtic region of France) as formal wear or festive clothing. [1]
Everyday versions are less varied, although some are decorated according to profession or location. The women wear long dresses with white aprons, lace collars with lace headdresses. And men wear a white shirt with black trousers along with a close-fitting vest. The distinctive Breton costume is deeply associated with their culture. [1] [2] In the early 20th century there were said to be nearly 800 different types of the Breton lace headdress. [3]
Since the late twentieth century,[ citation needed] the traditional dress is almost always worn during special religious events ( pardons) and cultural events involving Celtic Circles; leading to the "Breton costume" becoming " folk costume" of the region. [2]