Top-3 most unusual Tajik traditional shoes
Central Asian countries take pride in their traditional footwear, and rightfully so because these shoes are so ornate, decorative, and…
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Folk dress of Garo people (A'chik or Mande people). Tibetan or Indian?
The Garo traditional attire looks catchy and beautiful. These people – men and women alike – adorn themselves with a lot of brass and…
Chinese traditional dragon robes – wonderful status garments
In Chinese culture, the images of dragons are among the most popular and significant symbols. And it had been like this for centuries. We…
K-pop music band Blackpink uses stylized Korean hanbok clothes in their music clips
Any traditional attire can be re-designed and stylized to look super-modern and super-trendy. Skilled fashion designers make wonders using…
Where to find national clothing in Thailand. List of Thai folk museums
There are not so many folk clothing museums in Thailand, so when traveling to this country, don’t miss these few folk museums, especially…
Chinese cosplay skateboarder does skateboarding tricks in traditional clothing and cosplay costumes – you have to watch this!
The cosplay skateboarder became a real YouTube star recently. He’s a Chinese young man making lovely skateboard performances dressed in…
What features did Korean modern hanbok adopt from Western-style clothes?
Modern Korean hanbok is very fashionable attire. It is one of the rare traditional outfits that change constantly and is modernized like no…
Lao traditional men’s pants called “salong”. Festive and ceremonial garment of Laos
Lao men dress in the national outfit for various special occasions, like weddings, national celebrations, ceremonies, contests, and similar…
Peshawari chappal and khussa – traditional ornate shoes in Pakistan
In Pakistan, there are two main types of traditional shoes worn by men and women. They are Peshawari chappal and khussa. Both are rather…
Indian states and their official national clothing
India is a large country where many ethnic groups mingle and co-exist. And, of course, each ethnic group has its own official national…
Japanese kimono is unique garment – one size for everybody and no emphasizing body shapes
The Japanese kimono is one of those traditional garments you can talk about forever, and there will be more and more new curious facts and…
Kazakh traditional embroidery patterns. What inspired them to create such ornaments?
Kazakh folk dress is usually embellished with cute traditional needlework demonstrating intricate networks of patterns and symbols. The…
National costume of Pakistan. Pakistani officials are required to dress in folk clothing since the 1980s
In Pakistan, a lot of people still wear traditional clothes in daily life today. Their folk costumes changed and developed year after year…
Indian choli blouse – probably the most feminine and attractive female blouse ever
Indian national attire, in general, is one of the most beautiful, feminine, and even sexy (in a good way) outfits around the world. Not…
Kazakh folk jewelry – charming pieces and practically always protection amulets
In Kazakhstan, traditional jewelry pieces play a significant role in the local folk costume and the local culture. Kazakh jewelry makers…
Ancient and modern secrets of women’s traditional attire in Tibet
Tibetan women use lovely folk garments. Even today, they often dress in traditional clothing because it’s comfortable for the local climate…
Vietnamese folk bridal headdress looks like a halo or nimbus around the head
The Vietnamese traditional wedding headdress of the brides looks beautiful and unique. When you see it, you think about Vietnam. This…
Uzbek folk dress. Multilayered and colorful but modest outfits and specifically designed kids’ garments
The main Uzbek folk garment traditionally used by everybody in this country was a robe. These open garments could be made from different…
Balinese udeng – one of many Indonesian folk headpieces
The importance of this Balinese headdress for the local religious ceremonies is bigger and more interesting than you might think. White…
Top-5 interesting facts about folk costume of Kyrgyzstan
The national costume of Kyrgyzstan hasn’t changed much for the last almost 700 years. A lot of garments remain practically identical to…
Traditional Miao / Hmong headpiece
The women of Hmong and Miao origin wear this headdress with their national costumes. Of course, there are several sub-ethnic groups that…
Tibetan men used to dress in sheepskin outerwear over bare skin, leaving the right arm exposed even in winter
The folk dress of Tibet looks charming. Especially their charming outerwear called “chuba” that can tell so much about the wearer. In the…
Kyrgyz traditional women’s headdresses. Elechek – remarkable multifunctional headpiece
Kyrgyz folk headpieces are remarkable accessories. There are 3 main types of female headgear: a tebetei (fur hat), a topu (skull-cap), and…
Kayan people with their neck rings look bizarre but it’s their heritage. Do you agree?
The women of Kayan tribes have an odd and even dangerous tradition to lengthen their necks with special brass neck rings. They’ve been…