Liberation Skirts

 

 Happy Wednesday!

There were many celebrations when World War 2 ended.

In The Netherlands, women had an interesting and unique way of celebrating.  The created what is called "Liberation Skirts".  It was an interesting concept that more resembled patchwork than the typical skirts in 1945.

1945 skirt patterns in the USA

Liberation skirt:

The idea was conceived by a Dutch Resistant fighter who was then imprisoned by the Nazis.  Adrienne Minette (Mies) Boissevain-van Lennep

The skirt was comprised of patchwork but the hem of the skirt was required to have a triangle border.  Hand embroidery was to complete the look and commemorate the Liberation day of May 5.

If you are interested in this kind of textile, The Textile Research Centre has a wonderful article here.

What a wonderful way to commemorate the end of the war!

Have a safe and happy day!