Portuguese Display Doll: "Traje de Lavradeira"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Dolls
Object Type: Display Dolls
Country: Portugal
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Western Europe
width: 6 in;
height: 12 in;
depth: 4 in
This doll represents a woman from the Minho region of Portugal. She is wearing one of the country's national costumes. In Minho, the outfit, called "traje de lavradeira," comes in two versions, red and green.
The red version of the outfit, as seen on this doll, is worn by younger women. The color of the upper part of the bodice describes the version. The back of the bodice and the apron are typically heavily embroidered. The skirt is usually heavy wool and red or green. The apron is hand-woven of thick wool. The designs are formed by pulling small loops of yarn out, so that the design stands out from the background.
Source:
https://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2013/04/costume-de-lavradeira-viana-do-castelo.html