The flamenco dress: folklore or costume?

AI Briefing

• – The flamenco dress originated as 19th-century clothing for Andalusian peasant women and vendors at livestock fairs.
• – Its voluminous skirt with ruffles responded to 19th-century women's fashion, combining mobility with volume.
• – The dress's design has been linked to both gypsy and Andalusian contexts, and its meaning has evolved over time.