By BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH
Forchheim Pfalz Museum
Rustling gossamer silk, soft velvet that caresses the skin, an explosion of color that could almost burst one's retina. A whirlwind of emotion! That is the sensation when seeing Forchheim's historical regional costumes.
Colors mean a lust for life, precious materials convey prosperity and wealth. The fine silk fabrics in iridescent shades, the rustling brocade fabrics interwoven with gold, or the dark, soft velvet, unleash such a riot of color. Forchheim's regional costumes have always been very sensual and delight the eye of the beholder as much as the wearer.
Purists must contain their emotions when seeing traditional costumes for the first time. The historical festive costume captivates with its bold, strong color, which the eye can barely take in. The joy of color reaches depths that often only become apparent upon closer inspection.
The precious smocks and aprons, made of shimmering, soft velvet or flowing silk, bear magnificent woven or embroidered floral patterns.
The bodice
The bodice, worn tightly over the shirt, shows the virtuoso skills of the seamstresses.
Detail of an embroidered bodice
You need an eye for detail to see the intricate embroidery and decorations. Floral, vegetal ornaments and patterns in finely matched or contrasting color combinations, depending on personal taste…
When pink meets green in "color blocking": Scarves, scarves, scarves, in all colors and variations … They are among the most important accessories of the traditional Forchheim costume: colorfully printed with vines and blossoms, patterns woven in iridescent colors or richly embroidered with silk threads.
Historical festive costume from Heroldsbach
How about a little extra something? Not one scarf, but three! One on the head, one on the neck and one on the shoulders…
The Costume Museum in Forchheim
The Costume Museum in Forchheim explores the history of the region's traditional costumes, tells the story of these costumes, the various occasions at which they were worn and the people who wore them, and links this to contemporary costume culture.
Forchheim Pfalz Museum, https://kaiserpfalz.forchheim.de/
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