Sámi costume

Sámi costume is the traditional clothing that reveals ethnicity of the Sami people in Northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula. The style of clothing varies among regions and language groups, but there are many common or similar elements. Traditional elements are often included in modern Sámi clothing to signify Sámi identity.[1][2]

Sámi politician Kirsti Guvsám wearing a gákti and boagán.

Elements and outfits (using the Northern Sámi language terms) include:

• Beaska, a traditional Sámi fur coat, made of reindeer
• Boagán, belt
• Four Winds hat (šávká or čiehgahpir), a traditional Sámi headgear
• Gákti, traditional Sámi clothing
• Liidni, traditional Sámi shawl
• Ládjogahpir, a traditional Sámi women's hat with a horn-shaped top
• Luhkka, traditional Sámi winter clothing
• Nutukas, Sámi boots
• Vuotta, shoe bands