Gákti
The traditional dress of the Sámi, a tunic worn with a decorated collar, belt, and headgear, trimmed with bands of red, blue, and yellow and pewter-thread embroidery. Each region of Sápmi has its own cut, colors, and embroidery, so the dress tells the wearer's origin and family. The gákti is still worn for ceremonies and festivals and carries strong cultural identity among Sámi in Norway. The dress is made of wool for the cold, and its bands and borders follow the wearer's home district, with the colours and the shape of the collar, the buttons, and the silver so specific that a knowing eye ca