Alpenhut - Alpine Hat, also sometimes called Trachtenhut. Traditionally made of wool in a shape similar to a fedora, but no seams or inserted pieces in the crown, and a longer brim down in front.
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| Women's Charivari on Dirndl with Miederhaken |
Anstecknadel - A pin, such as those worn on a lapel or Alpenhut.
Blumenkrone - Flower crown.
Charivari - Trophy chains worn by hunters across the front of their Lederhosen. More recently women have adopted smaller, decorative versions to wear across the top of their dirndls.
Damenjacke - Simply translated as Ladies Jacket, but as part of your Trachten ensemble it refers to the rustic-looking knit sweaters. They are typically a neutral color with a blue or green border with small buttons up the front and pockets near the hem.
Gamsbart - A brush-like tuft worn on a man's hat, historically made from Chamois hair, but can also be synthetic.
Halskette - Necklace. Sometimes also just called Kette, which also means chain.
Kniestrumpf - Literally Knee Stocking, they are typically light colored lace stockings worn with dirndls.
Lebkuchenherz - Gingerbread Heart cookies, decorated with terms of affection and sold at German festivals. Some are very large and have a ribbon to wear around the neck.
Loferl - Traditional men's stockings worn with lederhosen, often embroidered. Some are two-piece styles with a band around the calf and a separate ankle-length sock.
Miederhaken - Bodice hooks on dirndls to lace up the front. Usually decorative and stitched onto the dress.
Ohrringe - Earrings.
Schürze - Apron, such as those worn with a dirndl.
Tasche - A bag or a woman's purse.
Unterrock - Petticoat, or literally under skirt.
