The Tracht and the Gamsbart, typical costumes from germany

The Tracht is another of the typical garments for exclusive use by women in Germany, which is mentioned that gave rise to the creation of what is known as Landhausmode. This type of costumes used in Germany of yesteryear were dedicated exclusively to farmers and peasants in general; Due to the inclement weather of the German part where these garments were used, the material used to make them was linen as well as loden, which helped women to spend a little more warm in climates of intense cold .

On the other hand, the Gamsbart is a kind of lock of hair that was used as a decorative element in Tracht hats, which practically complemented the typical costume of the German peasant. The way in which this Gamsbart had to be made is very important, since at the base there was a small piece of metal where the tip of this lock of hair was inserted, which is glued to the hat.

Instead, in the manner of a decorative brush, these hairs were displayed at the top, giving a beautiful and precious shape that was very characteristic for the wearer. In the old German tradition, the Gamsbart was placed exclusively on hats, and currently there is a variant, since it is usually a decorative part to be placed somewhere on the clothing, but especially in the female one.


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