Croatian Traditional Women's Socks

Croatian Traditional Women's Socks

Collection: Everyday Connections

Object Type: Footwear, Socks

Country: Croatia
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Southern Europe
Materials: Wool
width: 4 in; height: 12 in; depth: 7 in

These Croatian socks are used by women for folk dancing. They are gaiters which cover the shin and lace up on the inside of the leg covering long white socks. The gaiters are a single piece with a foot covering.

This style of sock is worn in the Dalmatia region of eastern Croatia.
Source:
Vendor's narrative
https://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2011/10/dinaric-mens-costume-of-vrlika-dalmatia.html