Permanent display
Heavy Fabric. Women – Costumes – Life Stories
24 Apr 2026 — 29 Mar 2027 at Museum Europäischer Kulturen
· Berlin
Vivid colours on golden grounds alongside deep-black bridal dress: Danube Swabian folk costumes offer surprising insights into the former worlds of women and girls. That world was narrow, governed by village and church rules, yet also wide, reflecting the rich diversity of a community whose traditions carried meaning far beyond mere clothing.
