Sicilian Folk Costumes

The costume consists of a very

wide silk skirt. The bodice is

very tight. During the cold

season a cape is added. Hair

are gathered with braids on

the head stopped by combs.

To enrich the costume, women

wore gold earrings and

necklaces.

Costumes of Agrigento

The gala costume consists

of a heavy waisted skirt.

The silk bodice is tied on

the front and is covered by

a small jacket.

The apron is stopped with

a silk knot. Women wore

necklaces and gold clasps.

Costumes of Cesarò

Costumes of S. Pier Niceto

The costume of Piana dei Greci has

the characteristic oriental features. It

consists of an embroidered red skirt,

a silk bustier and linen shirt.

A silver belt with the image of Saint

Day that kills the dragon is in relief.

The dress is completed with a black

apron and a silk red cape.

Costumes of Piana dei Greci

On holidays it is silk or velvet,

while it is usually made of cotton.

The bodice is sewn very tight and

put inside the skirt. The gonna (

skirt) is a long bell with folds. The

apron is curled at the belt and is

made of patterned cotton as well

as the handkerchief on the head.

Costumes of Taormina

COSTUMES OF THE VAL DI NOTO

These costumes represent the Val di Noto, one of the three Valleys in which the Arabs divided Sicily in IX century A.D. The Minarda family invented them about 60 years ago. They were worn by men and women ( i ballerini) who danced « ‘u ballittu» during Carnival days, usually celebrated in February, before Lent.