portugal traditional costumes

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Traditional Portuguese
Costumes
Work done by:
• Inês Lindino, 8ºD
• Rita
Machado, 8ºD

2. Trás os Montes Region
Cape of Reeds
This costume was and still is usually used by
shepherds.
• A cape (of reeds) with "polainitos" and a straw hat.
• A rod (stick) and a "gourd" to carry water or wine.
straw
hat
gourd
cape
rod
“polainitos”
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3. Trás os Montes Region
The“Careto” costume
The Careto tradition is a pre-historical religious
ritual, from northeastern Portugal. It currently
takes place especially during during Carnival.
“Caretos” are young Brass, leather or
men who wear: wooden masks
Outfits made of
yellow, red, black, blue
and green fringe wool
quilts.
rattles
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4. Trás os Montes Region
• The Mirandese “Capa de Honras“
(cloak of honors) was
worn by cattle keepers
and shepherds, in the
coldest months, and also
by wealthy men.
• It’s one of the most noble Portuguese costumes and its
use in any type of ceremonies is indispensable. It is a
piece with great ethnographic value and requires a
thorough work by the craftsman because of its complexity.
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• The cloak was reworked by Nuno
Gama ( a Portuguese stylist) for
autumn / winter 2010/11.

6. Miranda do Douro
“Pauliteiros” of Miranda costume
• This costume is worn only by men, when
they perform a dance of warrior character.
• The origin of this costume is not clear.
Some experts say the it may be Greek.
Sticks (palotes)
Shirt
Waistcoat
Skirt
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7. Minho
Minho women costume:
• A colourful scarf over the head
and shoulders.
•Gold necklaces.
•Embroidered wool apron.
•A skirt made ​of wool, completely
hand-embroidered.
• White socks, made by hand with five knitting needles.
•At the waist, the "pockets" to store personal belongings.
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8. Minho
Minho bride:
•White lace scarf over the head.
•Velvet vest.
•In the right hand a handkerchief offered by her
boyfriend with a few words embroidered.
•Black velvet skirt , embroidered with sequins
and beads.
•Black apron of silk and velvet, often embroidered
with the shield of Portugal.
•Leather slippers embroidered only with white thread
•Gold jewelry.
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9. Beiras region , Caramulo mountain
The “capucha”
•It’s a hood still worn by the people of the mountainous
and cold regions. It’s made ​of brown sackcloth. It’s a
very simple and useful garment that protects from rain
and cold and protects the head when carrying
weights, among other uses.
There are similar hoods in various other regions, each
with its variant.
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10. Nazaré
Sete saias (seven skirts)
• Seven skirts are part of the tradition, myth and
legends of Nazaré, a seaside town.
• People say they represent the seven virtues,
seven days of the week, the seven colours of the
rainbow, the seven waves of the sea, etc..
• Their origin is not clear but the various skirts
(seven or not) are connected with the sea life.
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11. • In the past Nazarene women had the habit of expecting
their husbands and children, on the return of fishing, sitting
on the beach for many hours.
• They used various skirts to protect the head and shoulders
from the cold and salty air and to cover their legs. They also
used the skirts to count the waves.
• Older Nazarene women still wear this costume (seven skirts
or not) on a daily basis.
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12. Ribatejo
The “campino” costume.
• A “campino” is a cattle herder in
the region of Ribatejo.
• Their distinctive attire consists of
a green and red stocking cap,
• a red vest,
• short dark trousers and
• white lace stockings.
• Campinos work on horse-back,
using a long pole to manage and
direct the herd.
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13. Ribatejo
The “forcado” costume
The “forcado” is a member of the team that performs the
"face catch", the final event in a typical Portuguese bullfight.
Only the leading forcado, wears the cap
on the head.The others carry it on their shoulders .
The cap is the most beloved garment. It is considered a
relic and passed to a child or grandchild when the
“forcado” retires.
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14. Lisboa
The “Varina”
• Typical costume
worn by
fishmongers who
sold their fish on
the streets.
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15. Alentejo
Alentejo working clothes:
Reaper costume
Shepherd
costume
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16. Azores
Tea pickers
• The Azores are the only place in Europe
where tea is produced. The long tradition of
tea culture has influenced the regional
costume, which adapted to the specific
activity of the harvest.
Male costume: Female costume:
• Straw hat. • Wide-brimmed straw hat
• Long shirt • White scarf tied on the
• Ruffled sleeves neck
• Baggy pants • White linen blouse
• Leather sandals • Plaid skirt
leaving the toes • Lacy white socks
exposed • Wood slippers covered
with fabric
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17. Azores
Wealthy peasants
costume:
•Black wool
hat, inside in red
felt, and tabs on
• “Capote e capelo”
the back.
Woman’s cloak and
hood made of blue
wool.
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18. Madeira
Peasant costume:
• Pointed cap.
• Short cloak resting on the left shoulder and
passing through the underside of the right arm.
• Colourful vest, whith thick chains of gold.
• Short skirt of red wool, with vertical stripes.
• White boots, with a red band..
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