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Traditional clothes Walcheren 1850

I live in the country site at the Dutch delta in the province of Zeeland.
There were land was gained from the water, sometimes the water.
took back the land. Where I live the water swallowed in 1953 a lot of
victims. In the weapon shield this province has a Lion inside the water.
On the banner is written, “Luctor et Emergo” which means:
“I struggle and get up again”. Tradition is something the elder people still
cherish and a lot of older people still ware their traditional clothes.
Last weekend was a traditional market, with people who worn their
tomorrow, yesterday and some even the trade of those ages ago.
Their head ware is silver or gold and their necklaces made of red coral.
Farmers went from this countryside to the United States for agriculture.
You can find all pictures of the clothing inside my gallery map: Zeeland.

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Ik leef op het platte land in de Nederlandse delta in de provincie Zeeland.
Hier is het land gewonnen van het water, maar af en toe pakte het water het
land terug. Daar waar ik leef overspoelde het water in 1953 vele slachtoffers.
In het wapenschild van de provincie staat een leeuw in het water.
Op het banier is geschreven, “Luctor et Emergo” hetgeen betekend: “Ik worstel en kom boven”. Traditie is iets dat deze mensen nog steeds hoog in
Vaandel hebben staan en zodoende dragen nog vele ouderen hun traditionele
klederdracht. Verleden weekend was er een traditionele markt, met mensen die
hun huidige, dat van morgen en sommigen zelfs eeuwenoude kleding droegen.
De hoofdkappen zijn versiert met zilver of goud en hun kettingen van rood koraal.
Veel boeren zijn vanuit deze streek naar Amerika gegaan voor de landbouw
De foto’s van de klederdrachten staan allemaal in de gallerij map: Zeeland.

5 Comments

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Angelina Whittaker Cook 15 Sep 2014

Wonderful images Ben!

Artist Reply: Thanks Angelina. There are still people waring them today. It is Always interesting how much rich they are clothed. Gold pieces, silver real handcraft sometimes so old that they cost a fortune.

Patricia Griffin Brett 11 Aug 2012

Great portraits, Ben! I really like these :)

Artist Reply: Its all work done by hand as you do. My mom does know all those techniques too, making lace, beading, stitching.

Elaine Cruickshank 10 Jul 2011

It is great to see culture and traditions being maintained. Thanks for sharing these wonderful images with us.

Artist Reply: These suits are replica's of the original worn around 1850. The hat of the male was like a pirat hat or as shown a hi hatter. Thank you for your interest in these pictures

Sharon Gonzalez 07 Jul 2011

OUTSTANDING PHOTOS, BEN.

Artist Reply: thank you very much Sharon

ruth sears 06 Jul 2011

how wonderful to see these traditional costumes.

Artist Reply: Thank you Ruth. I think for some Americans it will bring them by heart... home