THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF TRADITIONAL FOLK COSTUME: SOCIAL, RITUAL, AND PRESTIGE FUNCTIONS IN THE CRIŞANA REGION
THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF TRADITIONAL FOLK COSTUME: SOCIAL, RITUAL, AND PRESTIGE FUNCTIONS IN THE CRIŞANA REGION
Author(s): Alexandra-Mihaela BandurSubject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Customs / Folklore, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Cultural Essay, Philology
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: traditional folk costume; Crişana region; cultural identity; traditional apron; traditional wide trousers;
Summary/Abstract: This article provides a structural and typological analysis of the traditional folk costume from the Crişana region, examining women's and men's garments as distinct components. The primary objective of the research is to identify local specificities, ornamentation techniques and the morphological evolution of traditional attire within this geographical area.Furthermore, the paper demonstrates how socio-economic factors and regional cultural interactions have shaped the aesthetics and functionality of the clothing, while concurrently proposing a rigorous framework for the preservation of Crişana's textile identity.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2026
- Issue No: 45
- Page Range: 563-565
- Page Count: 3
- Language: Romanian
