Depending on the material, korsetkas could be everyday or festive. Regardless of the purpose, korsetkas had the same cut. They could be made of wool, brocade, silk, cotton, velvet or made of small flowers on a blue or black background. Korsetkas are made on a binding made of cotton fabric so that they lie well. At the back, the korsetka extends from the waist with five whiskers, there could also be three or five whiskers. The mustache was laid inwards, it was narrower from the waist, and widened towards the bottom. On the loom, they ended with triangles made of another material, on which buttons were sewn. They pinched the crutch from the left side, from the neck to the waist with hooks. Sometimes the crutch was pinched in the middle as well, as, for example, in the Umansky District. Along the length of the stretcher, strips of a different color of material were lined. The condition of the stretcher was always overstated. Kersetki could be longer or shorter. As a rule, the length from the neck to the waist was measured and the same length was taken down or the length of the lowered arm. Also, sometimes the crutches could be up to the knees.
In the Chernihiv region, korsetkas were sewn from cotton with small flowers on a black or blue background. In Poltava Oblast, korsetkas were longer than in other regions and monochromatic, mostly dark colors. In Kharkiv region and Voronezh region, korsetkas were sewn from colorful fabrics, from cotton brocade and decorated with velvet patches and buttons.
The korsetka hugged the waist and widened from the waist with whiskers. The deep neckline revealed an embroidered shirt, the hem and bottom were decorated with appliqués, lace, etc.
History
The first korsetkas appeared on the territory of Ukraine in the 16th-17th century. There are many pictures of wealthy women who are depicted in these items of clothing. At first, laces were common only in cities among townspeople and nobles, but later they became popular in villages as well.
It is believed that korsetkas entered the village wardrobe at the beginning of the 19th century. The korsetka looked different in different regions. In Galicia and Volyn, it was short (see leibik), and in Poltava region it could reach the knees. Korsetkas were usually made of cloth or velvet.
In the 20th century, Ukrainian clothing becomes simpler. Korsetkas are replaced by ordinary vests. The traditional costume becomes only a festive one, only an embroidered shirt remains in everyday clothes from the folk dress of the early period, which lasted in the village wardrobe only until the end of the first half of the 20th century. The korsetka completely disappears from the daily outfit.
Nowadays, the korsetka has acquired a more modernized form. It has become even shorter, but many masters of folk clothing sew this item of clothing according to the canons of the ancient cut.
Decoration
Before the use of sewing machines, the embroidery of kersets and skirts was done by hand. White, red and green threads were used for embroidery. Patterns were embroidered on the upper field, on the sleeves (at the bottom), at the bottom of the korsetka or skirt. Often embroidered also on the back, especially on the waist. Along with embroidery, the applique method was used to decorate corsets. For this, various figures were mainly cut out of ply, n.d. flowers, eagles and stitched them on the upper field. Later, the embroidery was machine-made.
The first korsetkas appeared on the territory of Ukraine in the 16th-17th century. There are many pictures of wealthy women who are depicted in these items of clothing. At first, laces were common only in cities among townspeople and nobles, but later they became popular in villages as well.
It is believed that korsetkas entered the village wardrobe at the beginning of the 19th century. The korsetka looked different in different regions. In Galicia and Volyn, it was short (see leibik), and in Poltava region it could reach the knees. Korsetkas were usually made of cloth or velvet.
In the 20th century, Ukrainian clothing becomes simpler. Korsetkas are replaced by ordinary vests. The traditional costume becomes only a festive one, only an embroidered shirt remains in everyday clothes from the folk dress of the early period, which lasted in the village wardrobe only until the end of the first half of the 20th century. The korsetka completely disappears from the daily outfit.
Nowadays, the korsetka has acquired a more modernized form. It has become even shorter, but many masters of folk clothing sew this item of clothing according to the canons of the ancient cut.
Decoration
Before the use of sewing machines, the embroidery of kersets and skirts was done by hand. White, red and green threads were used for embroidery. Patterns were embroidered on the upper field, on the sleeves (at the bottom), at the bottom of the korsetka or skirt. Often embroidered also on the back, especially on the waist. Along with embroidery, the applique method was used to decorate corsets. For this, various figures were mainly cut out of ply, n.d. flowers, eagles and stitched them on the upper field. Later, the embroidery was machine-made.
