The word "nanai" may be interpreted as "na" (land) and "nai" (man), thus meaning
“man of land”. In the past Nanais were known in Russian literature and other
European languages as “Goldes”.
"The entire Goldic costume in all its parts is so abundantly adorned and with such
diligence and artistic taste that involuntarily strikes everyone, even those
absolutely indifferent to adornment and art taste in general. There is literally no
place on the costume that is not covered with any intricate pattern... Patterns are