Clothing in Yakut Traditional Wedding Rituals (19th–20th Centuries)

Clothing in Yakut Traditional Wedding Rituals (19th–20th Centuries)

S.I. Petrova.

The present article focuses on the most archaic features of the Yakut wedding. Wedding attire represents an important attribute of the wedding ritual. Clothing is described here as an indicator of the bride and groom’s social status. Other signifi cant magic and protective functions of the wedding costume are also analyzed.

Keywords: Yakut traditional culture, wedding ritual, custom of avoidance, ritual clothing.