Ordinary Chinese people’s reaction to hanfu in the streets
These days, hanfu, the folk outfit of China, is in trend. A lot of Chinese young people started to wear traditional dress in public in…
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Chinese traditional hairstyles and hairpieces. Samples from tombs
The Chinese always estimated their beautiful thick and strong hair. In ancient times, women would never cut their hair short unless it’s…
Mandarin collar: origin, history, and how to wear tutorial
Modern Chinese folk clothing usually has a standing collar or so-called “Mandarin collar”. But this style wasn’t always present in China’s…
Indian Bodo folk garments. Dokhona – what is it and how to wear it?
It is typical for people in Asia to wear different wrap-around garments. They’re often made from light and natural fabrics to help locals…
Women’s folk dress of Bhutan
Women in Bhutan wear modest and elegant clothing. And the main garment is called the “kira”. It is an ankle-long woven and stitch fabric…
How to wear pants-style sari. Indian Meenakshi sari
As you know, there are dozens or even hundreds of ways to drape a sari. It is amazing, how a simple rectangular piece of fabric can be…
How to wear kimono with datejime sash. Easy tutorial
These are plenty of different tutorials that show how to wear a Japanese kimono – and, by the way, there are plenty of variations of kimono…
Folk clothing in Bali, Indonesia. Balinese male and female kamen
The island of Bali is a part of Indonesia, thus their cultural peculiarities and clothing traditions are alike. But there also are some…
Indian block printing on the fabric. Traditional handicraft is still used to dye textiles
The fabrics used in Indian traditional clothing culture are often hand-printed using different techniques, some of which are more…
Japanese traditional undergarments. What goes under kimono?
As you might know, the national costume of Japan consists not only of a kimono but of many layers of clothing. And the underwear pieces…
Thai monk traditional robe. How do they drape it?
Buddhism is the most common religion in Thailand. You can see lots of Buddhist monks in this country, wearing their distinctive traditional…
How to wear female folk dress of Bhutan
Bhutanese female folk attire is rather feminine-looking and easy to wear. Though, draping the dress properly can be a bit tricky. As many…
Conspiracy theories regarding Chinese Han and Manchu clothing
Young people in China today are returning to the traditional Hanfu – folk clothing of Han ethnic group, which makes up almost 92% of the…
Modern twist for vintage Indian garments. How to re-use sari, dupatta, lehenga, or palazzo
Everyone knows that Indian traditional garments are incredibly elegant and ornate. Especially women’s outfits. A lot of people pass their…
Ikat silk weaving in Thailand. Traditional Thai craft
The ikat is a special dyeing technique achieved by binding the sections of thread before weaving to give the fabric a certain pattern. The…
How to apply traditional Japanese geisha makeup
These days, more and more women around the world, who are not Japanese, fall in love with Japan’s culture and learn how to dress like a…
National costume in Kazakhstan. Main clothes, outerwear, headgear, and footwear
The Kazakh authentic costumes are extremely decorative and practical at the same time. Like any other traditional clothing, the folk…
How to drape a sari lehenga-style. Several easy steps
Lehenga is a very beautiful Indian skirt used by many women in different regions of India. As you know, the national female garment in this…
How do they conserve vintage Japanese Samurai armor in the V&A
A lot of historically valuable costumes are kept in museums around the world. And often, they are not just displayed and stored but also…
Traditional skirt in Laos called “sinh”. How to distinguish real, handmade sinh from fake one
The Lao traditional skirt called “sinh” is a wrap-around tube of skirt made of silk, cotton & silk, or cotton only. Most of the sinhs have…
Silk weaving in India. How Chettinad silk sari is made
Chettinad silk sari weaving is one of Indian traditional clothing crafts. In India, sarees are still often handmade. There are various…
Indian folk garment Mundu. How to wear mundu
Have you ever showed your emotions or respect or personal ambition with your attire? Because Indian men often do that. For instance, by…
Traditional embroidery patterns in Tajikistan (photos)
Embroidering is one of the favorite and most popular folk crafts in Tajikistan. Locals embellish their national clothing, traditional…
Vietnamese national dress Ao Dai during 2,000 years of its history. What is Ao Ngu Than and Ao Tu Than?
Vietnamese folk dress ao dai is being used for at least 2,000 years. Of course, it wasn’t changeless – it varied from century to century,…