VESHJA TRADICIONALE E GRAVE NË RRAFSH TË DUKAGJINIT DHE FUNKSIONALITETI I TYRE NË BASHKËKOHËSI
TRADITIONAL COSTUMES IN THE DUKAGJINI PLAIN AND THEIR FUNCTIONALITY IN MODERN TIMES

Summary/Abstract: In this paper we have analyzed this traditional costume in several aspects. Initially we dwelled on the relevance of costume which does not serve only to cover the body but also represents both, intangible and tangible folk heritage. Then we continued with geographical extent of its use; we described types of fabric materials, their coloring, way of working, decorations, categorization by age (girls, bride and old woman), highlighting all parts of costumes that make the difference of age. Next we explained what parts in its structure could be considered as genuine preservation of traditional costume and what are the changes it gained over time; it is shown that the in which it is now worn are: family joys such as wedding or similar and/or folk manifestations and festivals. The research was based on a rich scientific literature, as there are many scholars who have studied traditional Albanian costumes, such as: Andromaqi Gjergji, Rrok Zojzi, Aferdita Onuzi, Agim Bido, Ukë Xhemaj, Drita Halimi Statovci, Bashkim Lajçi, as well as on interviews with women who have made and worn this dress, those who continue to make them, and those who continue to wear them occasionally. The work is also illustrated with photographs.

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