Welcome to my (relatively) new site with all things dirndl related! I’m so happy you’re here and are interested in learning more. So, exactly what is a dirndl? The classic ensemble is the fashionable version of folk wear in the Bavaria, Germany and Austria regions of Europe. The “fashion” part is important to understand. The Read More
This post was first published on the Historical Sewing blog in March 2018. The classic folkwear dress of southern Germany and Austria is not a new one to me. The Trachten and Lederhosen are lovely ensembles with a patriotic (and varied) heritage. Yet recently I’m finding the women’s dirndl – the fashion Tracht – popping Read More
