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Classic Swanndri (1st of 5)

Classic Swanndri

These three men are all wearing the classic Swanndri bush shirt. The hooded jacket is put on over the head like a pullover. If the wearer gets too hot the Swanndri can be partially opened at the chest using laces. When they stand, the jacket reaches almost to the knee.

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Swanndri New Zealand

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Bronwyn Labrum. 'Rural clothing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rural-clothing/4/5/1