The most expressive clothing from Pata area is a folk wedding dress. The bride’s folk wedding dress is characteristically richly embroidered, with bobbin-lace, bows and shinning ornaments. Originally the white embroidery decorated the bottom hems of the bride’s black apron but today the aprons are embroidered with colourful flowers. A white and later green skirt was substituted for the flowered and pleated skirt decorated with bows and lace. Plain sleeves have from one to five-coloured checked embroidery that creates motley ornaments. The bodice is made from damask, brocade or embroidered linen. High heeled boots are embroidered as well. The brides in...
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