Foustanella

[TirAlb]

Originally Posted by Orphic_Hymn

Is this presented in Britannica or your addition ?.. cause I can't find this "ala Albanaise" expression anywhere

Yes,that's why its separated from the other part.That dressing "ala Albanaise" expression,was part of the regiment regulation,also only Albanian recruits were allowed.

[Draco]

TirAlb, all you have managed to prove is that Albanians also wore the fustanella. We already knew that, move on...

[TirAlb]

Originally Posted by Draco

TirAlb, all you have managed to prove is that Albanians also wore the fustanella. We already knew that, move on...

..was my first post on this topic,but you can tell the others,that started this thread,to move on.

[Orphic_Hymn]

Originally Posted by TirAlb

Yes,that's why its separated from the other part.That dressing "ala Albanaise" expression,was part of the regiment regulation,also only Albanian recruits were allowed.

OK fair enough, but its not exactly what I'd call accurate... there was noone "allowed" as if it was some form of prerogative but those formerly under Russia's service were oblidged to form regiments and take the oath of alligiance to "his Majesty the King and Emperor" and swear unity with the French troops.

Out of the three regiments of the Heptanese which the "population" were oblidged to form,(I say population since the order makes no reference to inhabitants other than Albanese, so since we can easily reject the suggestion of only them inhabiting the islands, just as we can reject the possibility of the rest of the population being exempted from a similar obligation, the term must be used as a general denomination for all inhabitants) one was a government guard stationed in Corfu and the other 2 light infantry mountain units.

But the official order of Sept. 1st 1807 signed by Governor General of Corfu, Caesar Barthier makes no reference to any form of dress code.. so whats your source?

[chicagogeorge]

After all this, here are some basic facts.

A) The fustanella like dress has been worn by Greeks since ancient times with out a doubt.
B) The Albanians also wear the fustanella.
C) We will never know where this form of dress originated

[TirAlb]

Originally Posted by chicagogeorge

After all this, here are some basic facts.

A) The fustanella like dress has been worn by Greeks since ancient times with out a doubt.
B) The Albanians also wear the fustanella.
C) We will never know where this form of dress originated

Just add:

D) It has been worn since ancient times by albanians as well.

and we are all happy.

[chicagogeorge]

Originally Posted by TirAlb

Just add:

D) It has been worn since ancient times by albanians as well.

and we are all happy.

I don't doubt that.

[Grace]

Originally Posted by Truth Bearer

The Ghegs have a Celtic mix they don't look like their fellow countrymen Tosks.......

Hehehehe. And Greeks look all the same? Nice try to divide.

The only true thing Greeks have in common is their religion so a Kurd or a Georgian could have been a "Greek. "

[Grace]

Originally Posted by chicagogeorge

After all this, here are some basic facts.

A) The fustanella like dress has been worn by Greeks since ancient times with out a doubt.
B) The Albanians also wear the fustanella.
C) We will never know where this form of dress originated

since ancient times or in ancient times (and now)? Can you back your continuity? You can see Albanian soldiers in Egypt wearing them and even in Saudi Arabia as they fought the Wahhabis, the Turks, and the Mamluks http://www.balkanium.com/gallery/v/C..._+Dog.jpg.html

[gmellos]

WHY are all of you fighting over a F'ING skirt!?????