The Murboden dirndl evolved in around 1920/1930 and gradually spread throughout the entire Upper Mur Valley from Predlitz to Leoben. In place of the original high-necked shape of the underbodice, the bodice acquired a lower neckline. The front is divided … Continue reading →
The Murboden dirndl evolved in around 1920/1930 and
gradually spread throughout the entire Upper Mur Valley from Predlitz to
Leoben. In place of the original high-necked shape of the underbodice, the
bodice acquired a lower neckline. The front is divided into three sections: an
unusual characteristic is the gathered panel over the chest which is joined to
the saddle section by a so-called “Froschgoscherlverzierung”, a form of trim
based on the shape of a snapdragon, and flows into a yoke. The back, with its
rounded neckline, features two dividing seams. The dirndl is fastened at the
front with either traditional black buttons (Talarknöpfe) or white
The Murboden dirndl evolved in around 1920/1930 and gradually spread throughout the entire Upper Mur Valley from Predlitz to Leoben. In place of the original high-necked shape of the underbodice, the bodice acquired a lower neckline. The front is divided … Continue reading →