Dirndl with Henndorfer ruffle

The classic Dirndl with a Munich neckline shows a bodice in linen jacquard and a skirt in Anna Plochl satin. A hand-worked Henndorf ruffle with zigzag braid adorns the neckline. Hook fastening. Hand-embroidered at the back with witch stitch and daisy blossom.

Anna Plochl satin

The cotton is woven in a particular way, so that the fabric takes on lightly breathable and moisture-regulating properties. Its luxuriously shimmering surface is wonderfully soft and smooth.

Jacquard

Twenty years after the invention of the mechanical loom in 1785, the pioneering spirit of the French silk weaver Joseph-Marie Jacquard brought about a groundbreaking innovation. He found a way to raise and lower the warp threads individually for each weft thread. What sounds very technical opened up the possibility of weaving patterns of a fineness hitherto barely imaginable into the fabric . That historical jacquard looms are still used today to make authentic fabrics for church, theatre and Tracht stands as a symbol of the inventor's success. At a local weaving mill, Gössl combines jacquard technique with traditional patterns of Tracht.

Witch stitch and daisy stitch

The witch stitch is a traditional hand-embroidery technique in which fine, crossed stitches create a seam that is decorative and stable at once. It gives the Gwand a characterful, hand-crafted structure and is often used as a symbolic detail for good fortune.

The daisy stitch is a delicate, floral form of embroidery in which blossom-like loops are formed. It appears playful and elegant at the same time and brings a light, natural ornamentation to the Gwand. Both stitches stand for traditional handwork and loving attention to detail.

The made-to-measure Dirndl

Every Gössl Dirndl is made with particular devotion; it is considered tailoring craft. With seam allowances at the side seam, the waist, the shoulder and the skirt, the Dirndl can easily be altered to two further sizes - one larger, one smaller. In this way the favourite model is adapted to your own figure with little effort. Every woman receives a made-to-measure Dirndl that fits.

The perfect fit of the Gössl Dirndl

At Gössl, the Dirndl bodice (Laib) has been developed further over decades. The boning sewn into the bodice conceals every unwanted crease and guarantees a perfect fit standing as well as sitting. The fine Paspeln (piping) at the back additionally emphasise the figure in a most charming way and ensure that the Dirndl always sits correctly.