{"product_id":"antiek-kostuum-carnaval-de-binche","title":"Authentic antique children's costume Carnaval de Binche","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Gille costume for children, for the famous tradition of the Gilles of Binche. This carnival is one of Belgium's most renowned folklore heritage events and is even listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typical Gille costume consists of a linen suit decorated with colourful motifs such as lions, crowns, and flowers in red, yellow, and black. Around the waist, a Gille wears a belt with bells that jingle while dancing and are symbolically meant to ward off evil spirits and announce spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful and complete Gilles de Binche carnival costume for children. This traditional costume is richly decorated with the typical red lions, stars, and crowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe costume includes:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacket with decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrousers with the same motifs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge pleated white collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelt with bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete costumes like this are not easy to find, as they usually remain within families or carnival associations and are often passed down from generation to generation. As a result, they rarely appear on the second-hand market, especially in a reasonably complete set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features of these costumes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the actual Binche Carnival, not everyone is allowed to participate as a Gille. According to tradition, participants must be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eborn in Binche or reside there and be a member of a Gille association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The trousers have a small tear on the back of the left leg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket measurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshoulder to shoulder: 36 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003earmpit to armpit: 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack length: 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArm length: 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrouser measurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewaist (laid flat): 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 63 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside leg length: 42 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasenbos Militaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56500051804484,"sku":"K.Doosje Belgische klederdracht overloop","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/7058\/6180\/files\/IMG-2305.png?v=1773230953","url":"https:\/\/www.hasenbosmilitaria.nl\/en\/products\/antiek-kostuum-carnaval-de-binche","provider":"Hasenbos Militaria ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}