• Red Albanian traditional apron Përparëse/Bofça Prizren with wide black lace border
  • Albanian women's traditional costume Prizren with Këmishë, Xhamadan/Jelek, Përparëse and Duvak – combination example, contents as per product description
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Albanian Traditional Apron Përparëse/Bofça Prizren – Red with Lace

€49,99 EUR
€49,99 EUR
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Size

Your measurements

To make sure your costume fits, we check every order against the measurements you enter before shipping. If an item is too tight, we'll get in touch with you.

* Required: height and weight. All other measurements are optional but help us check the fit.

How to measure
  • Height: Without shoes, from the top of the head to the floor.
  • Weight: Your current body weight – it helps us judge the fit.
  • Waist: Around the body where the trousers, apron or sash should sit.

Ideally, have someone else measure you – directly on the body, in underwear or close-fitting clothes.

A little room is fine Traditional costume pieces are cut generously. If an item has some room, you can have it taken in yourself by a tailor of your choice – an item that is too tight can hardly be altered. If in doubt, choose the larger size.

The Përparëse (also Bofça) is the apron of the Albanian women's traditional costume – it lies at the front over the traditional shirt and is often the most striking piece of the whole ensemble. Our Përparëse from the Prizren line combines bold red with lavish black lace.

Design and special features

  • Bold red
  • Wide black lace border on the sides and bottom edge
  • Horizontal band of black lace in the middle
  • Fine black decorative lines running horizontally
  • Tied at the waist with a black cord

Occasions

You can wear the Përparëse to Albanian weddings (dasma) and the henna night (Kanagjegj), on Flag Day, Dita e Flamurit (28 November), at traditional family celebrations and at cultural and folklore events.

What's included

You receive the apron (Përparëse/Bofça) only. The traditional shirt, waistcoat, headscarf and all other costume pieces shown in the combination photos are not included.

Product details

  • Item: Përparëse/Bofça – traditional Albanian costume apron for women
  • Model: Prizren
  • Sizes: Standard size, XL
  • Colour: Red with black lace

Pairs well with

The Përparëse can be combined with other pieces of the Albanian women's traditional costume – such as the traditional shirt (Këmishë), the waistcoat (Xhamadan/Jelek), the traditional belt (Brez) and the headscarf (Duvak).

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