This dataset contains 3D models of two 19th century folk costumes from Karelian Isthmus, Heinjoki and Koivisto. This 3D image collection has been created at the University of Helsinki as part of the TRACTion research project funded by the European Union's CREA program (2023–2025) by Riikka Räisänen and Mari Kosunen. The photographers and 3D model creators are Rami Saarikorpi from 360 Finland and Veikko Miettinen from the University of Eastern Finland. East Karelian women's traditional folk garments, representing the Äyrämöinen folk from Heinjoki and Koivisto, were selected for this study among the Finnish national costumes in the late 17th and early 18th century. These costumes indicated a person's wealth, with more embellished and materially substantial gowns signifying a higher social status of the family. Before the 20th century, textiles were mainly produced in homes following principles of self-sufficiency and efficiency. Even though materials were scarce, colors and embroideries were used particularly in women’s costumes, and tiny pieces of precious bought fabrics were attached as decorations.

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