A “jelek”, hand-woven skirts, playful designs and colourful patterns… are back in trend! During the previous century, Serbian fashion pieces with their trademark ethno motives have travelled across the globe on more than one occasion. You better get ready because they’re coming back! We give to you Serbian fashion details you simply have to have this season!

The tale of Serbian traditional folk costumes and the countless details that come along with it is very long. Yet, to this day pieces from folk costumes originating from the 19th and 20th century have remained almost intact and present. They can tell us much about the wealth, value and diversity of clothing that had once been a part of everyday life in Serbia.

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The “šajkača”, “anterija”, “zubun”, “tkanica”, “čakšire”, “dolama”, “džemadan”, “jelek”, “libada”, “fistan”, “šalvare”, “čarape” and “opanci” are integral parts of old Serbian folk costumes.

And even though these aren’t worn anymore on a daily basis, there’s been an increase in interest for some of these old-fashioned ethno pieces. So, the sooner you get your hands on a shirt with some interesting embroidery or a “jeleče” instead of an ordinary waistcoat, the sooner you’ll be on trend. Now, the real question is: what are you waiting for?

Be different: Unique and modern ethno dresses

Floaty, modern and unique ethno dresses are an absolute hit this season! Although it is true that tastes differ, this clothing item guarantees the same thing for everyone – you will be noticed!

Serbian ethno dresses
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Nobody’s able to stay indifferent to out-of-the-ordinary cuts, carefully woven details and natural materials. Right?

Be brave: A “ jelek” instead of a vest

One of the most popular pieces of Serbian folk costumes can fit perfectly into the current fashion trends. The “jelek”, a waistcoat adorn with authentic patterns and details, combined with a simple white shirt is a fashion “home run”.

Serbian jelek
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Serbian women used to wear this “obligatory” piece of clothing to the mid-20th century when they substituted it with city costumes. Now, it’s high time you revive this old, forgotten style and breathe life into your wardrobe with something completely new and unusual!

Be interesting: Attention-grabbing jewellery

Flashy earrings and over-the-top necklaces are slowly but surely going out of style. All those “in your face” pieces of jewellery are considered outdated for quite some time now. But what are you supposed to wear then? Our suggestion – handmade pieces of jewellery with Serbian ethno motives!

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Cheerful figurines and symbols of Serbia can’t help but make people smile. Such earrings and necklaces can easily be matched with all sorts of different outfits. They can also make a perfect gift. Now you know what to get when you want to surprise yourself or a loved one!

Be noticed: Brightly coloured woven bags

This piece represents a real fashion statement! It is bound to set you apart in a crowd and make you feel special and unique. The combination of traditional lines and modern design, as well as the intricate weaving technique, make these so-called shepherds’ bags a very unordinary fashion accessory.

Serbian ethno bags
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Another particularity of these handmade bags is their unique pattern which is also the trademark of the famous Pirot kilim. Not only can you combine this fashion detail with very different styles and outfits, its durable strap with woven in wool enables you to carry pretty heavy things.

Be in style: Sirogojno style jumpers

Although winter has passed, we simply cannot omit the unique style that put clothes from Sirogojno, Zlatibor and Serbia on runways worldwide. The already popular Sirogojno pieces are becoming a bigger and bigger fashion hit as each year passes.

Sirogojno style
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Renowned for their authentic cut, rich patterns and traditional handmade production, the jumpers that come from this open-air museum have become the fashion choice of many ladies. And, apart from those made for women, in Sirogojno weavers make woolen jumpers for men, as well as all sorts of scarves, caps, gloves and mittens, capes and socks. We suggest you get your Sirogojno style fashion piece in time for next season!

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