“He will put on red, dark red and purple clothes” (early Russian upper clothing of men in 14 —15 cc.) Cover Image

«Облечётся в красные, и в червленыя, и в багряныя одежды» (древнерусская верхняя мужская одежда XIV—XV веков)
“He will put on red, dark red and purple clothes” (early Russian upper clothing of men in 14 —15 cc.)

Author(s): Olga V. Kuzmina
Subject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Archaeology, Cultural history, Middle Ages, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, 13th to 14th Centuries, 15th Century
Published by: Издательский дом Stratum, Университет «Высшая антропологическая школа»
Keywords: History of costume; Ancient Rus; male costume

Summary/Abstract: The author studies male outerwear of the Russian townspeople in 14—15 cc. and elucidates elements of costume, borrowed from west and east. Costume occupied an important place in life of medieval people. Their world view was to a large extent reflected in clothes. The article also brings to light some customs and beliefs related to the Russian male costume. Such complex approach allows a better understanding of medieval mentality.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 269-276
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Russian