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GIRLS OF THE EASTERN BORDER OF ALBANIA DANCING IN THE GORGEOUS DRESSES OF THEIR CLAN These girls do most of the work in the fields, while men pursue or evade vendettas. To them fall, like a holiday task, shepherding and cattle-tending, when they embroider their festive attire of white on black, lacework coifs, and stiff heraldic overdress, while their small savings go in silver-work with which to adorn further their already gorgeous costumes. The piper with trews and jacket is a northern highlander, or Gheg |