Trachten der Oberlausitz 1938

Overview

This short silent film was made by the German 'völkisch' photographer Hans Retzlaff for the 'Institut für Deutsche Volkskunde der Universität Tübingen' in 1937/8. It demonstrates the process of preparation of the headdress of this traditional costume from the Lausitz as well as some footage of confirmands and a bride from Hoyersweda in her traditional costume.