Indian traditional male clothing for average occasion. Practical advice on how to match it all
This piece of article will be the most useful and interesting for Indian men. Or for those who would like to learn how to wear casual…
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Miao bride is traditionally covered in silver jewelry from head to toe
The Miao people are known far outside the Chinese border because of their ancient traditions and their strong desire to preserve those…
Chinese hanfu has 15 different styles
Chinese official national costume is called “hanfu”. It had 4,000 years of development, changes, and improvement. That’s why there are…
Trying Kazakh traditional attire on for the first time. Honest reviews
Have you ever thought about trying another country’s national dress on? What would it feel like? Would it feel comfortable or strange?…
History of Korean hanbok. Evolution of hanbok during the last 2,000 years
It is said that the national costume of Korea – the hanbok – appeared during the famous Three Kingdoms period. But, of course, every…
Female national costumes in Southeast Asia
Some people say that most Asian costumes are so much alike that you can’t really tell the difference between their clothing cultures. In a…
Most popular women’s national costumes in India
We’ve already published a lot of materials about Indian traditional clothes, but how can one be bored of this beauty?! The Indian women’s…
Traditional clothing of Chinese dynasties: from Xia and Shang Dynasties to Tang Dynasty
Did you know that back in Ancient China men actually wore dresses? But what's really interesting about Chinese culture is that throughout…
Old and new ways of wearing Indian traditional hair jewelry Maang Tikka
India is known for the diversity of jewelry used by the local women. And the jewels worn for the wedding or another spectacular occasion…
How to wear Hmong traditional twisted headdress
Today, we’ll show you how to wear one of the traditional headdresses of the White Hmong people. This headwrap is rather simple but very…
10 best Thai traditional costumes for women
The traditional female attire in Thailand is always feminine and figure-hugging. But at the same time, these garments look modest. How do…
Korean hanbok: from traditional clothes to world-famous fashion trend
Korean traditional attire, the hanbok, have been used in Korea for about 2,000 years. It has changed, of course, during these centuries.…
Folk clothing in the Philippines. About traditional garments in short
The culture of the Philippines is rich and diverse. Today, we’ll talk about the traditional clothing of the Philippines and, in particular,…
Folk costumes of Taiwanese aborigines
Taiwan is a country that’s considered to be the place of origin for Austronesian people. 14 different tribes live in Taiwan, each…
Japanese traditional kimono: rules, history, fabrics, and patterns
The traditional costume of Japan, the kimono, is an elegant garment that makes a woman look her best. With their wide variety of seasonal…
How to make business on handicraft. Tibetan-style embroidery
Why are many folk crafts dying these days? One of the reasons is that handmade products are more expensive than factory-made, mass-produced…
Meisen kimonos launched a new trend in Japanese folk fashion in the early 20th century
The majority of people know about the kimono – national costume of Japan. There are classic kimono designs, colors, and patterns that are…
Indian folk weaving. Making of khadi fabric
The khadi cloth is very popular in India today. In 2017, about 460,000 of people in India were involved in the khadi production. And every…
Traditional Japanese obi. The belt itself and various knots
The Japanese folk costume, so-called kimono, can’t be properly worn without the obi – wide and long ornate sash. Both males and females use…
Folk culture and crafts of Tboli people, Mindanao, the Philippines
The Tboli people who live in the Philippines have their own very curious and even a little bit odd for an outlander, traditions. For…
Traditional costume of Japanese Maiko, or apprentice geisha
One of the most beautiful and artful jobs in Japan is being a geisha. It has nothing to do with call girls or sex. These women study old…
Mekhela Sador – traditional Assamese costume
One of the Indian ethnic groups, the Assamese people, have a very delicate and elegant women’s folk clothing. The outfit is called “mekhela…
Traditional Indian hairdo for Bharatanatyam folk dance
One of the most popular Indian folk dances is a Bharatanatyam dance. It is performed by Indian women, dressed in richly adorned costumes…
Bouyei embroidery. Traditional craft of Bouyei ethnic group in China
One of many Chinese ethnic groups – the Bouyei people – has a very developed folk craft of embroidery. These double-sided embroidered…