... Customs Related to birth ...



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Photos:

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A woman in a folk costume, nowadays used as a ritual garment of wedding hostess at Sabajevo village, 1980s. From a private photo collection.
Photo 2.
Sjupavon from Sabajevo bore three children in caul during 1940-1950. Photo by Riin Alatalu, 1989. Photo collections of ENM 2309: 25.
Photo 3.
In Povodimovo there were exquisite log houses with ornate window frames. Photo by Jüri Karm, 1989. Photo collections of ENM 2332: 76.
Photo 4.
Anja from Povodimovo in the ritual clothing of wedding hostess, wearing an iconic scarf around the neck. Photo by Riin Alatalu, 1989. Private photo collection.
Photo 5.
Hanging cradle in Sabajevo. Cradles can also be seen in houses with already grown-up children for cradles are used as swings by grandchildren. Photo by Riin Alatalu, 1989. Photo collections of ENM 2309: 35.
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Ornamented window at Povodimovo. Photo by Jüri Karm, 1989. Photo collections of ENM 2332:79.