The Colorfulness of Šabac – National Costumes of the Šabac region

The influence of the Dinaric population which migrated into the territories of western Serbia in the 19th century led to a general change in the way of life. This was visible in the manner of dressing The typical national costumes of the time in Mačva, Pocerina and Šabac gradually acquired...

  • The influence of the Dinaric population which migrated into the territories of western Serbia in the 19th century led to a general change in the way of life. This was visible in the manner of dressing
  • The typical national costumes of the time in Mačva, Pocerina and Šabac gradually acquired many of the features of the Dinaric costume
  • “Zubun” – upper garment for women came into fashion
  • In 1887, the zubun was replaced by the “kožuh”
  • At the end of the 19th century, the kožuh became a common dress item. It was made by craftsmen called “ćurčije” who produced leather goods