Traditional Costumes in the British Isles

Traditional Costumes in the British Isles

Traditional costumes in:

Ireland

Scotland

Wales

England

VOCABULARY

a long-sleeved dress

knee-high white socks black shoes pleated woollen skirts a goatskin bag (a sporran) a pin a cloak a tall black hat a lace cap

a long full skirt a white apron stockings a basket white trousers a loose white shirt a pad of bells ribbons handkerchiefs  

VOCABULARY. a long-sleeved dress –платье с длинными рукавами knee-high white socks –белые носки по колено black shoes- чёрная обувь pleated woollen skirts- плиссированные шерстяные юбки a goatskin bag (a sporran)-мешок из кожи козы a pin- булавка a cloak- плащ a tall black hat-высокая чёрная шляпа a lace cap-кружевная шапочка a long full skirt-длинная пышная юбка a white apron-белый фартук stockings-чулки a basket-корзина white trousers- белые брюки a loose white shirt- свободную белую рубашку a pad of bells- подушка из колокольчиков ribbons-ленточки handkerchiefs-платки  

Irish traditional costume.

Irish traditional costumes make you think of Irish folk dancing. Female dancers wear a long sleeved dress , knee-hight white socks and black shoes . The colourful patterns on the dresses are based on Celtic designs.

Scottish Traditional costume .

Probably the best known traditional costume in the UK is the Scottish kilt with its distinctive tartan pattern.

Kilts were pleated woolen skirts , worn only by men, and fastened in front with a special pin . A goatskin bag called sporran was worn around the waist and a cloak was draped over one shoulder. Each clan or family had its own tartan design. The kilt is still worn on special occasions today.

WALES. WELSH TRADITIONAL COSTUME .

Welsh Traditional costume.

What everyone recognises about the Welsh costume is its tall black hat or beaver hat , worn over a lace cap . Women in the past wore it with a long full skirt and a white apron . A shawl, usually red, was worn around the shoulder. The outfit was complete with black shoes and stockings , and ladies carried a basket .

Find 7 parts of the Welsh costume in the pictures.

ENGLAND. MORRIS DANCING

Morris dancing with its traditional costumes is a familiar sight in England.

These dance are performed outdoors in country villages during the summer. The dancers wear white trousers , a loose white shirt and a pad of bells around the bottom half of the leg. Their hats are decorated with ribbons and flowers , and they wave handkerchiefs in the air as they dance.