The Woman's Costume

The woman's costume of Torralba is composed by:

The veil, made of white or ivory embroided tulle.

The very wide blouse (sa camija), made of white and light linen, with very long sleeves and pleated at the join of the shoulder and of the wrist.

The breast-collar (called pettiera) is embroidered and decorated with gold filigree and coral jewels.

On the blouse we wear the corset (s’imbustu), with a mustard or white background. The cloth (usually the brocade) is enriched by polychrome floral decorations. The garment has a very stiff structure, obtained from dwarf palm-tree or iron small sticks, and it is closed in the bust with a red ribbon.

On the corset we wear “su corittu”, a jacket made of black, red and purple velvet or black silk, embroidered with floral decorations.

The pleated flared skirt (sa munnedda) is made of red cloth. On the lower border there is a black lace flounce, witch can be velvet or satin (also in other colours).

On the skirt we wear the trapezoidal pocket-less apron (sa fallitta), made of black silk or brocade, decorated with floral decorations.

The shoes are made of black leather, with a little strap.

Traduzione a cura di Sonia Panzalis

Translation made by Sonia Panzalis

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