Traditional clothing in the Philippines. Barong Tagalog & Baro at Saya
Filipino national costume is rather colorful, ornate and beautiful. Filipino people lived under the occupation of other countries for…
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Traditional clothing of Sri Lanka. Sarong and sari
There is no official national costume in Sri Lanka. But the most popular items are sari for women and sarong for men. The traditions in…
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…
Gorgeous jewelry of Indian Maharaja and Maharani – great and wealthy rulers of India
Indian Maharaja and Maharani used to wear tons of gold, gems, and massive jewelry pieces. It is traditional for Indian culture to wear a…
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…
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,…
Intricate costumes used by Filipino Singkil folk dancers
Folk dance clothing tells a lot about the culture and traditions of a country. In the Philippines, there is a dance called “singkil” that…
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…
National costume of the Filipino Tboli people
In the Philippines, there is a curious ethnic group – the Tboli people. They have beautiful traditional costumes, decorated with…
Traditional clothing of Nepal. Light but modest male and female garments and adorable kids outfits
Nepal is a multicultural and multiethnic country because it was formed in the 18th century from several small kingdoms: Mustang, Madhesh,…
National clothing in Vietnam. Ao dai, conical hats and wooden clogs
About 54 different native groups live in Vietnam. All of them have their traditional costumes which sometimes look radically different. For…
Chut Thai – the traditional outfits of Thailand. Charming wrap-around cloths and gorgeous royal costumes
The traditional costume in Thailand is called “chut thai” (the translation is “Thai dress”). It is charming – bright and delicate, fitting…
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,…
National clothes of Malaysia. Aboriginal dresses, Malay handmade fabrics, and ornate shawls
There is no single national costume in Malaysia. But all of the outfits can be divided into several main categories: Malay, Chinese,…
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…
Unique Korean traditional hair accessories
Intricate Korean folk hair accessories catch your eye at once. The most beautiful and delicate of them were used by the royalty and wealthy…
National clothing of Southeast Asian countries. Top-5 most interesting costumes
Asian countries have a lot in common, especially in traditional clothing. Of course, their cultures vary pretty much, but national costumes…
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…
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…
Traditional costume of Indonesia. 300 ethnic groups with their own clothing traditions
Indonesia is one of the most heavily populated Asian countries. More than 200 millions of people and over 300 different ethnic groups live…
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…
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…
Indian traditional needlework. Phulkari, chikankari, kashida, and kantha embroidery styles
Indian traditional culture estimates embroidery highly. A lot of clothes and household items are usually decorated with needlework. Just…
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…