October 3, 2013 - wild traditional costumes of Europe
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Charles Fréger is a French photographer who has done some interesting photo series. I recently bought his photo book "Wilder Mann - The Image of the Savage" and cannot believe that I have been unaware that there are so many cultural traditions of this kind still going on all over Europe. Some of the costumes are funny, some are creepy, some nightmarish, but all are fascinating. The book includes further information on the costumes and rituals, including where they take place and when.
This outfit here is my favourite. It looks like the outcome of a romance between a Yeti and Marge Simpson. link to a lot of the photos from the book Charles Fréger's website |
can someone please, you know, make the photo show?
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they are awesome.
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Thanks Sandy, although I'd hazard most of those are from the colder parts of Europe. Long Winter nights and all that.
Although I though I think I spotted a Green Man. Where's the Hobby Horse and the Salmon of Knowledge though? Anyway, I particularly likes the one from the link of two people dressed as dolphins :) |
They look great!
from a practical point of view, they are only good for outdoor festivals and parties. You wouldn't be able to go to an indoor party wearing one of those. |
Pythonesque, methinks.
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As I was scrolling down, I thought I was looking at big hairy wankers!
Or fur cozies? Then came the bodies and spoiled the fun . . . |
I am sensing a IOD theme for Oct. Creepy and costumes! YAY!
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My favorite:
http://cellar.org/2013/charles Freger3 peacock x200.jpg Quote:
That is a LOT of peacock feathers! I cannot begin to imagine how long it must take to make something like this without our handy dandy stitching machines and what not. |
The peacock is not a folk costume after all. It is a fantasia from Brazil. One of the many extravagant costumes designed for Carnival.
(ref the website noted in orig post) |
How many peacocks gave their all...
or, do peacocks shed their brilliant plumage ? |
Peacocks shed their tail feathers every year. But there are more than peacock feathers in that dress.
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But do they bend over and let us see them shake their tail feathers?
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Rick Dees thanks you for this reference. |
Cools!
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