Traditional Mexican costume. Typical pieces of clothing in Mexico
Mexican national clothing is very bright and beautiful. Actually, there are many different designs of traditional costume. Some of them are…
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Japanese national costume and interesting clothing traditions. Kimono, odd shoes and funny clothing rules
Traditional Japanese clothing is still in use in Japan. But mostly people wear the national costume for festivals, formal events, weddings,…
Wonderful Indian traditional jewelry in close-up photos: maang tikka, bangles, earrings, nose rings, etc
Indian traditional attire is famous for its brilliant jewelry items. The local jewelers make wonders with gold, silver, gold plating,…
Ukrainian vintage traditional belts and sashes. Pom-pons, woven patterns, prints, embroidery – artisans were so inventive!
The variety of Ukrainian traditional belts and sashes used by men and women in the 19th – early 20th century is huge. There are folk belts…
Swedish traditional women’s bonnets – fancy headdresses that would perfectly suit modern fashionistas
Caps, coifs, and bonnets were a must for European women since around the 10th century and up to the mid-20th century. The variety of sizes,…
Ukrainian dukach – traditional jewelry piece made from coins and adorned with gems (photos)
One of the most popular traditional jewelry pieces in Ukraine is called a “dukach”. It is a pendant of sorts and it is usually made from a…
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Swedish traditional women’s bonnets – fancy headdresses that would perfectly suit modern fashionistas
Caps, coifs, and bonnets were a must for European women since around the 10th century and up to the mid-20th century. The variety of sizes,…
Traditional lavalava garment of Oceania. Not only the Scots wear a kilt
In many countries with hot and humid climate around the planet, men and women traditionally dress in simple rectangular wrap-around…
Ukrainian vintage traditional belts and sashes. Pom-pons, woven patterns, prints, embroidery – artisans were so inventive!
The variety of Ukrainian traditional belts and sashes used by men and women in the 19th – early 20th century is huge. There are folk belts…