The Brandenburger Oeteldonk appliqué is an embroidered iron-on patch measuring 13 x 9 cm, shaped like red, white and yellow decorative loops. The most striking feature is the three pairs of curling loops, which get larger towards the bottom and each have a red outer border, a white middle band and a yellow inner section. You iron it onto your jacket for carnival in Oeteldonk, and it is designed for both women and men.
Loops, colours and size of the appliqué
- The appliqué measures 13 x 9 cm and therefore fits on the chest or on a sleeve.
- It is an iron-on appliqué, so you attach it with an iron to the fabric instead of sewing it on.
- The embroidered emblem is designed in red, white and yellow, the colours of Oeteldonk.
- At the top is a straight strip with a red, a white and a yellow band, like a small flag above the loops.
- The three pairs of loops curl symmetrically outwards and get larger from top to bottom.
Why does a brandenburger belong at carnival in Oeteldonk?
A brandenburger belongs at carnival in Oeteldonk because the loop motif from old uniform jackets returns on carnival jackets, and here it is designed in the Oeteldonk colours. Originally, a brandenburger is a decorative closure of curled cord loops on the chest of a uniform. Oeteldonk is the carnival name of 's-Hertogenbosch, and red, white and yellow are the fixed carnival colours there. This appliqué brings those two together: the classic loop motif in the Bossche tricolour, with the flag strip as a recognisable top piece.
Combine the brandenburger into a complete carnival outfit
The brandenburger looks best on a plain background, such as a dark jacket or a farmer's smock, where the red border of the loops stands out sharply. Iron it on the chest at the level of the button fastening, so that it imitates the old uniform fastening. Then complete the look with a scarf or hat in red, white and yellow, so that all parts of the costume match the same tricolour.
Order the Brandenburger Oeteldonk appliqué and iron your jacket in the Bossche carnival colours before the parade begins.
€7,84
