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,…
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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…
In Colombia, there are World Day of Ruana and National Festival of Ruana – folk events to honor traditional local garment
Few traditional pieces of clothing are so beloved and popular that people organize whole festivals to honor them. Colombian authentic…
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,…
British guernsey or gansey – hand-knitted fishermen’s sweater and symbol of the British knitting industry
Some traditional garments are so charming and beloved by the locals that they’re still in use today, in the 21st century, even though their…
Saami winter cape Luhkka and the most adorable and interesting video about how to make it
As the Saami people live in the far North of Europe, they need really warm and cozy clothing. Today, that’s not a problem, with all the…
Ukrainian 100-year-old male and female headdresses – the variety of designs and shapes is so wide!
For many centuries, Ukrainians (and people of the Kyivan Rus’ before them, Slavic tribes before them, and Scythian and Sarmatian tribes…
Funniest photos of Peruvian traditional clothing. These garments are exceptional – you simply can’t help yourself and not take such pics
The traditional clothing of Peru is so colorful, unique, and unforgettable that many photographers do their best to create wonderful pics…
Panamanian pollera blanca or white pollera — exquisite and expensive traditional dress
The traditional attire of Panamanian women called “la pollera” is one of the most beautiful, flamboyant, and elaborate folk dresses around…
Māori traditional korowai cloaks with hukahuka tassels. What an extraordinary garment?!
The Māori people of New Zealand historically wore a variety of cloaks, including hieke, korowai, kahu huruhuru, kahu kurīб kaitaka, and…
Antique Ukrainian necklace sets – beaded necklaces, seed beaded necklaces, dukach pendants, and crosses
Every Ukrainian maiden and woman had a necklace 100 years ago. It was a must. She could not wear earrings, finger rings, or bracelets, but…
Traditional capulana sarongs are typical garments in Mozambique that once replaced animal skins and are fashionable ever since
One of the most traditional and common pieces of clothing in Mozambique is a sarong-style garment called “capulana”. It’s popular both…
Alaskan kuspuk overshirt – it looks so contemporary! Was it an inspiration for hoodie?
Alaskan traditional garments are often rather comfy, but this particular overshirt also looks very contemporary. It has a large front…
Outstanding collection of Ukrainian traditional costumes. Some outfits are shown to the public for the 1st time
These Ukrainian folk outfits belong to several private collections and are seldom shown to the public. Some of the garments and accessories…
Yemeni izaar or futah. Male wrap-around skirts are popular not only in India and South Asia but in Arab countries as well
It’s known worldwide that Arab men wear thawbs, loose robes that are so convenient for the local climate and lifestyle. But few people know…
Quechquemitl – indigenous Mexican poncho from the pre-Hispanic period
A poncho is a famous traditional accessory of Mexican people. Everybody have heard about it. At the same time, another shawl-like piece…
Ukrainian needlework – close-ups of vintage embroidered shirts! Feel free to use these photos for your reconstruction projects
Sometimes, it can be hard to find high-quality photos of Ukrainian needlework patterns so that you could use them to recreate Ukrainian…
Crimean Tatar traditional male and female costumes (detailed photos). Silver filigree belt is outstanding
These two wonderful Crimean Tatar festive outfits are reconstructions of traditional costumes used in Crimea in the late 19th – early 20th…
Kontush belt – exceptionally costly ornate sash of Eastern European nobility
This ornate cloth sash is one of the most distinctive items of Polish, Lithuanian, and Belarusian noblemen’s attire in the 17th-19th…
Beautiful Ghanaian traditional clothing (photos)
The folk outfits in Ghana are really bright and cheerful. You can find the omnipresent in Africa head ties, traditional stoles or blankets,…
Omani khanjar dagger, shaped like the letter “J”, is a symbol of manhood
We can find various dress knives that are an integral part of traditional costumes throughout the world. In the Arab world, a khanjar…
Moroccan djellaba – cute traditional robe with pointed hood. Why is it pointed?
A djellaba is one of the most favored traditional garments among Moroccan men, although female djellabas are also common. As usual with the…
Show costumes in 1899, German mystery-science fiction series. Alchemy symbols, odd giveaways, and curious historical garments
German mystery-science fiction series called “1899” is a show with a rather unexpected plot (by the way, if you haven’t seen this series…