THE FOLK COSTUME OF BIJELO POLJE

Abstract

This work deals with the traditional costume of Orthodox and Muslim popu- lation of Bijelo Polje area in Montenegro. The main parts of woman’s and man’s costume of population of both religions are described in detail, after the previous presentation of the geographical and economic situation in the area, the material and making of the costume. The author concludes that the social changes have resuited in the changes. in the traditional costume and its replacement by readymade clothes. This ethnographic material, which is a result of fieldwork, was gathered by the methods of observation and interview.