The image that arises in the memory of most people when they hear the word "Santa Claus" differs in many respects from its historical prototype. It was only thanks to the research of historians and ethnologists that it was possible to recreate its true appearance.
Instructions
Step 1
Santa Claus's trousers and shirt are sewn of white linen and decorated with white geometric patterns, symbolizing purity. Modern costume designers often ignore this ornament. Often, Santa Claus is put on an ordinary white scarf instead of a shirt, which historians still admit. But red trousers are an unacceptable mistake.
Step 2
The fur coat of Santa Claus, according to legends, should be exactly red and reach the ankles in length (at least to the shins). It is necessary to embroider a fur coat with a silver thread with a traditional ornament: eight-pointed stars, crosses, jibs, etc. The trim of the fur coat is obligatory and it is the swan down.
Step 3
The model of the headdress of Santa Claus is similar to a semi-oval. It resembles the shape of the hat of Ivan the Terrible. The color should be red, the same as that of the fur coat. Embroidered with silver, pearls, swan down in traditional ornament. The hat should have a triangular cutout on the front of it.
Step 4
Santa Claus's mittens should be three-fingered, white and decorated with silver patterns. White linen and silver embroidery are symbols of the purity and holiness of what hands in these mittens give. Three-fingered is a symbol of divinity.
Step 5
The Santa Claus belt symbolizes the connection between generations, should be white, embroidered with a red thread.
Step 6
Santa Claus's shoes can be different. It can be both boots and felt boots. Boots should be red or silver in color, with or without a small beveled heel. Necessarily embroidered with silver. Ded Moroz boots must be white and embroidered with silver thread. White and silver are symbols of purity, light, holiness.
Step 7
Santa Claus's staff should be crystal with a silver-white twisted handle. The top should be decorated with a lunar (symbolic figurine of the month) or the head of a bull (a symbol of power, fertility and happiness).
Step 8
The beard of Santa Claus is a symbol of prosperity, power, wisdom and wealth. Should be gray and broad.
Step 9
The Snow Maiden is a constant companion of Santa Claus. She acts as a symbol of frozen water. Therefore, all the clothes of the Snow Maiden should be white with silver embroidery. The head is dressed in a white headdress with eight rays, richly embroidered with silver and pearls.
