A ''sukmana'' is a type of traditional coat once worn by peasants in Poland,
and some other
Central Europe
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an countries,
as well as Hungary (where it was known as ). It was particularly common from the 18th to early 20th centuries. It was made from a simple, hand woven wool fabric comparable to
russet cloth, and usually retained its natural white or grayish color.
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It was worn by men and sometimes by women.
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See also
*'' Kontusz''
*'' Żupan''
*'' Delia''
References
Coats (clothing)
Polish clothing
Hungarian clothing
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