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Rural Italian Woman and Child - Traditional costume
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Rural Italian Woman and Child - Traditional costume
Rural Woman and Child from Abruzzo, Southern Italy - Traditional costume with distinctive copper bowls. Date: circa 1907
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Amphora Apron Balances Balancing Bowl Copper Corset Distinctive Embroidered Mar17 Southern Abruzzo
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Southern Italy around the turn of the twentieth century. The image features a traditional Italian woman from Abruzzo, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Dressed in the intricately embroidered costume typical of the region, she cradles her young son in one arm while delicately balancing a large copper bowl on her head with the other. The distinctive copper bowls, or amphorae, were once used for carrying water or other household items, and their use in traditional Italian costumes is a testament to the practicality and resourcefulness of rural communities. The woman's costume is a stunning example of the intricate and ornate designs that characterized Italian rural dress during this period. Her corseted bodice is adorned with intricate floral patterns, while her full, voluminous skirt is held in place by a wide, embroidered apron. Her head is adorned with a traditional headdress, and she wears a pair of simple, flat sandals on her feet. Despite the heavy burden she carries, the woman's expression is serene and calm, reflecting the strength and resilience of rural Italian women who, for generations, have worked the land and raised their families in the beautiful, yet challenging, landscape of Southern Italy. This photograph is a precious reminder of a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring beauty and richness of Italian rural traditions.
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