Walcheren costume seen from the back by Teuni's Dreams of Reality

About "Walcheren costume seen from the back"

by Teuni's Dreams of Reality

About the artwork

Illustration of the Walcheren costume seen from the back. It is a traditional style of dress originating from the island of Walcheren in Zeeland, the Netherlands. For young people, the costume consists of several elements that are both stylish and practical.
For boys, the costume often includes black trousers, a coloured shirt and a vest or jacket. They also usually wear a hat, either a cap or a straw hat, depending on the occasion. The clothing is often decorated with pretty buttons and sometimes a scarf around the neck.

Adult ladies and girls in Walcheren costume often wear a long skirt, which is usually colourful and made of sturdy fabric. Above the skirt, they wear a jacket with a coloured beech underneath and an apron. An important feature is the head covering, which can range from a simple hat to a more decorated cap, made of Brussels lace, depending on the occasion. The colours and patterns of the fabrics are often vibrant and reflect local traditions. Attached to the cap made of Brussels lace are golden curls from which bows hang.

This costume is often worn during special events, such as folklore festivals or local celebrations, and it is a beautiful way to celebrate Walcheren's rich culture and history.

The costume is most likely not worn daily now, or the person must have become very old. It is also not practical because it takes a lot of time and skill to dress up for a woman.

Since I was born on Walcheren, costume was a very common street sight when I was a child. It is a nice familiar memory from my childhood.