Day of the national Adyghe (Circassian) costume

Day of the national Adyghe (Circassian) costume
Circassian national dress has a long history. Over the centuries, it has changed in accordance with the tastes of different eras. The traditional dress - "adyge fashche", in the past was used only in wealthy families, during festive events and for meeting guests. Expensive outfits were not available to ordinary people. Nevertheless, even simple shirts, cloaks, dresses and chuvyaki were created with taste.
Traditional men's clothing of the past was distinguished by the severity of colors with a predominance of dark colors, sometimes combined with white. Almost all fabrics were of the same color and without a pattern. In women's clothing, red predominated, mostly dark tones. Dark red, burgundy, cherry velvet or silk were used for dresses, caftans, bibs, armbands, hats.
Under the influence of global fashion, national clothing is being transformed today. Experienced fashion designers and designers know three components of the success of national Circassian motives - brevity, sophistication and restraint. For example, the bashlyk today from an element of a costume for holidays and demonstrations, which almost disappeared half a century ago, it is becoming a popular part of everyday clothing, both for men and women.
The Circassian girl's dress is again on the wave of popularity today. Modern materials give a special look to the old tradition, especially at weddings. National motives of shirts, T-shirts, women's dresses, scarves and small attributes of clothing have become popular.
The popularity of modern adapted types of national clothes, in my opinion, is neither bad nor good, but just a matter of taste. But one thing is clear - its value in preserving traditions is just as strong, for tradition is a living and changeable essence.