Kalinkovichi Costume Style — Matryoshka Dolls and Souvenirs in Traditional Belarusian Costumes

Kalinkovichi Costume Style in the Collection

The women’s Kalinkovichi costume included a shirt, skirt, sleeveless vest, apron and namitka headdress. Each element had its own decorative role and helped create a complete festive image.

A key feature is the shirt with the fold-over “bryzhy” collar, lace trim and expressive embroidery on the sleeves. Geometric diamond-shaped motifs and decorated vests make the style especially recognizable.

In the Brest Souvenir Factory collection, the Kalinkovichi style is shown as festive, detailed and ornament-rich. These hand-painted items work well as gifts, collectibles and cultural souvenirs from Belarus.