I have come across modern "traditional" costumes in France, probably
based on 19th century, where they roll the overskirt up and to the back
and tuck it into the waistband. I was told this was originally to keep
it clean, effectively using the linen/cotton underskirt instead of an
apron.
Jean
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Sorry I'm a little late commenting on this subject, but Brueghel
(Flemish 1530s-40s) portrays aprons that seem to be a big rectangle of
linen tucked into a belt.
http://tinyurl.com/2ded6x
I have a book with a really good copy of this painting and other
Brueghels, and up close you can see the women have tiny little narrow
belts that seem to be leather. Some women wear more than one belt.
Their aprons are usually tucked into a belt or sometimes their
overskirts are flipped up and tucked into the belt, although I don't
know if that's in lieu of an apron or just to show off the contrasting
lining.
Hope this helps,
Tea Rose
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