Sarafan, the Russian folk costume that was traditional dress for peasant women up until the century. It was a closed skirt pulled up higher for cold weather. Pinafore was a like dress that hangs from under the arms down to the ankles
Russian sarafan, as the person whom I pinned this from said, it's out of period, but still lovely. According to this source: it's a Sarafan from the province of Tver.-- Reference for Princess of Russia
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Ensemble century Culture: Russian Medium: silk, cotton or linen Dimensions: (a) Length at CB: 41 in. cm) (b) Length at CB: 17 in.