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…
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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…
Handmade kuitou – fascinating Chinese opera headdresses
Chinese traditional opera is very unique. And one of the most important crafts in this area is the headdress making. The headgear used by…
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…
Turkmen national clothing. What do they traditionally wear?
Turkmenistan is a Central Asian country, and its culture and clothing traditions are according to the local tastes and beliefs. There are…
Filipino traditional Barong Tagalog and how to wear it
Barong Tagalog is the official national garment in the Philippines. This male shirt (or rather garment for the upper body, as it’s not…
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…
Chinese traditional hair embroidery. Long human hair serves as threads
I’ll never tire to say that the Chinese culture can be unique and even strange for a European, American, or African mind. But the…
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…
Chinese changshan or changpao – male formal robe worn before Western-style suits became popular in China
The history of this particular Chinese garment is a bit complicated. The thing is, the changshan robe was brought to China when the Manchus…
Traditional women’s tahya headwear in Turkmenistan
Turkmen women traditionally wore bright skull-caps beautifully decorated with embroidery. In the past, a headdress was an obligatory part…
Amazing Tajik national costumes: pink male robes, shoes on top of shoes, and burqa for women
Tajikistan is one of the Central Asian countries with a rich culture and centuries-old traditions, including the clothing traditions and…
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…
How to wear Korean traditional female garment hanbok
Korean traditional costume called “hanbok” is pretty simple to put on. But some people face difficulties regarding the bow in the front of…
Folk embroidery in Korea: traditional patterns and styles of embroidery
The traditional Korean embroidery is extraordinary. Let’s look at these beautiful patterns and designs with Korean Master Embroider Lee…
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…
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…
Male national costume of Bhutan. How to wear a gho
Bhutanese men’s folk costume is charismatic and unusual. You definitely notice the shoes – beautifully adorned works of art. But the whole…
How to wear a men’s yukata step by step (+video)
Wearing the male yukata can be tricky. Well, not as tricky as the women’s one, but still. Have some problems with a men version of yukata?…
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…
Black Hmong traditional costume, Vietnam
The Hmong people are an indigenous ethnic group in Asia. They live in China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and even the USA. Today, we’ll tell…
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…
Batik from Java island. The craft of making Indonesian batik
Indonesians widely use a batik cloth made by a special technique of wax-resist dyeing. During the dye process, the waxed areas resist the…
How to wear Japanese kimono for men step by step (+video)
It’s not too difficult to put on a male kimono – the traditional Japanese costume. But still, you have to wear every piece of the outfit…