NATIONAL COSTUME TRADITIONS IN THE UK

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NATIONAL COSTUME TRADITIONS IN THE UK
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The purpose of this research work is to study and
compare national costume traditions in the United
Kingdom as a way to express identity.
PURPOSE
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National Costume Traditions in Northern Ireland
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National Costume Traditions in Wales

• The wearing of the national costume
• was encouraged by Lady Llanover, the wife of
  an ironmaster in Gwent.

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National Costume Traditions in
Wales
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National Costume Traditions in England
Morris dancers
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National Costume Traditions in England
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The Scottish Kilt
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Tartan pattern

• Website
• http//www.tartans.scotland.net/

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Conclusions
Differences

• English and Irish costumes are associated
  particularly with folk dancing and are not worn
  on other occasions.

• In Wales a strong tradition of wearing a folk
  costume does not survive either.

• Scotland has the strongest national costume
  traditions.