The rich and tumultuous life on the island witnessed the traditional costumes of the islanders. Women's costume remained the same, while the male. Based on women's dress makes red skirt - blanket, a woolen shirt and white that stands out in contrast with the red. The original part of the costume is the belt, once a day usually silken cloth, which the women wore around their waists. The island is cultivated silkworm, so as shirts, stockings (socks), and belts for special occasions were made of silk. Chest and back as an extension of skirt colors are vibrant and are probably the remains of the original dresses. At the head of women have a cap - Mljet embroidery, mostly red. On it is placed over the patch - a scarf decorated with lace and embroidery and red ribbons. The feet women have white socks and red shoes.
Mljetska weir is a traditional fishing tackle made of young rods Somine, Mrče (myrtle) or leprike, wicker woven triple row: two rows of oblique cross, the third row horizontally circular.
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