Recently we had interesting discussions on a Facebook post I did about dirndl beginnings and how they are “back in the news” so to speak. Here’s my post: Did you know the dirndl is a “countrified” and fashionable version of Bavarian folk wear known as Tracht? In the late 19th century city women wanted more Read More
Tag: Dirndl History
For the Love of Dirndls – A New Obsession
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