08. Folk Costumes and the Goldsmith’s Cap

Displayed are Serbian and Hungarian traditional costumes. A special item: the goldsmith’s cap from the village of Melenci, made by Kata Lončarski – “the Goldsmith”. Made of silk and brocade, decorated with gold embroidery, gemstones and pearls. A symbol of prestige in the 19th and early 20th century. A mother-in-law...

  • Displayed are Serbian and Hungarian traditional costumes.
  • A special item: the goldsmith’s cap from the village of Melenci, made by Kata Lončarski – “the Goldsmith”.
  • Made of silk and brocade, decorated with gold embroidery, gemstones and pearls.
  • A symbol of prestige in the 19th and early 20th century.
  • A mother-in-law gifted it to the bride at the wedding; worn at major celebrations until the birth of the first child.
  • Safeguarded and passed down through generations.
  • By the late 19th century, folk costumes began to give way to urban clothing

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