Guide

Kropfkette „Astrid“ auf einer Büste
Traditional Jewelry for Beginners: What Goes with Dirndl and Lederhosen at the Wiesn
What women wear with a dirndl and men with lederhosen, where each piece goes, how to combine silver-tone and gold-tone, and what the basics cost. Read more...
Zweiteilige Schürzenschließe „22“ in Altsilber-Optik, Vorderseite
Apron Clasps: Sizes, Attachment, and the Thing About the Bow
What you need to know about bar width, attachment, and the bow question before you buy an apron clasp. Read more...
Miederhaken 19, geschwungener Miederhaken aus Messing mit feinen Details
Bodice Hooks and Lacing: How Many, How to Lace, Chain Length
How many bodice hooks a dirndl needs, how to lace crosswise from the top down, and how to calculate the length of the lacing chain. Read more...
Trachtenknopf Nr. 2 in Altsilber-Optik, runder Leibeknopf für Weste und Gilet
Traditional Buttons: Finding the Right Size
How to convert button sizes from Linien to millimeters and inches, which size suits dirndl, vest, Janker, and lederhosen, and how big the buttonhole needs to be. Read more...
Kropfkette „Helene“ mit fünf Reihen und Mittelteil in Silber- und Goldtönen
Traditional Jewelry for Your Wedding: For Bride, Groom, and Guests
Which traditional jewelry suits a wedding, for bride, groom, and guests, and how to coordinate antique silver-tone and gold-tone pieces. Read more...
Handgeschnitztes Edelweiß aus Holz als Hutschmuck
Giving Traditional Jewelry: Gift Ideas for Her and Him
Traditional jewelry gift ideas for her and him, sorted by budget, with tips on sizing and shipping. Read more...
Münz-Charivari „Benedikt“ in Altsilber-Optik mit Hornrose
Cleaning and Caring for Traditional Jewelry, with Tips for Your Gamsbart
How to clean and store traditional jewelry with an antique silver-tone finish, silver-plated pieces, crystals, and your Gamsbart without damaging the surface. Read more...
Eichel-Tuchnadel für Halstuch und Kette
Traditional Jewelry for Clubs: Rules, Ordering, and Quantities
This guide explains to traditional dress clubs who decides on the jewelry, how to plan quantities, and how a group order works. Read more...
Fünfreihige Kropfkette „Astrid“ mit floralem Mittelstück
Kropfkette: Origin, the Right Length, and How to Wear It with a Dirndl
This guide explains where the Kropfkette comes from, which length fits, how to measure correctly, and how to pair it with your dirndl. Read more...
Gamsbarthalter „Gams“ mit Stützring und aufgesetzter Gams
Traditional Jewelry for Men: The Complete Overview
This overview shows which jewelry belongs to men's traditional dress, how to wear it, and what the law says about traditional knives. Read more...
Charivari mit Münzen, Gamsbart, Hasenpfote, Hornspitz und Rehhuf
Charivari: Meaning, Charms, and How to Wear It
What is a charivari, where does it come from, how do you wear it with lederhosen, and what are the charms said to mean? The guide from our workshop in... Read more...