The Modernization of Rural Clothing -
the reformation of "Tracht" in Styria
Trachtenerneuerung
erneuerte Tracht - der steirische Weg
25. June - 31. October 2004
Landesmuseum Joanneum, Volkskundemuseum

fig.: Aus der Trachtenmappe zum Steirischen Gedenkjahr 1959

"Tracht" signs authenticity and rural lifestyle. In Styria, Austria, the consciousness for "Tracht" began under the influence of the role model Erzherzog Johann (Habsburg, 1782-1859). In the 20th century the scientific research and archiving of "Tracht" arised. The "Tracht" in Styria was very differenziated; for almost each town another "Tracht". The modernization of the rural clothing "Tracht" started in the 30ies. One important theme of the exhibition is the creation of identity. more culture >>>