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…
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Top-8 extraordinary facts about Vietnamese Ao Dai
In Vietnam, the national attire is called “Ao Dai”. Besides, there is a male and female Ao Dai, which differ in design. This costume looks…
Japanese kasuri – Japanese tie-dye textile similar to ikat
Japanese traditional kasuri textile is a Japanese equivalent of ikat fabric (popular in Indonesia, India, African and Latin American…
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…
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…
Jamdani fabric, made in Bangladesh, might be the most beautiful hand-woven fabric in the world
One of the most delicate and beautiful fabrics in the world, hand-woven on a loom, is a Jamdani – traditional muslin cloth of Bangladesh.…
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…
Top-5 most popular traditional Japanese outfits
Japan has a wide variety of folk garments. Usually, they are multilayered and intricately decorated. We chose the most popular and beloved…
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…
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,…
Korean traditional paper umbrella jiusan was a widespread status accessory
Korean folk fashion has one particular accessory that can easily catch your attention. It is a delicate women’s parasol made from bamboo…
Traditional outfits of Indian men. National clothing, folk dance outfits, traditional wedding attire, etc
Indian traditional women’s attire gets so much attention – all those beautiful sarees, shararas, lehengas, etc. At the same time, the folk…
Top-10 most popular folk garments in India
The population of India is over 1.3 billion of people. And, by the way, India is a country with strong and original traditions. So,…
Hanfu – delicate and beautiful Han Chinese dress
Chinese hanfu is an exquisite folk clothing. Both male and female garments look very sophisticated, ornate, and authentic. By the way, the…
Kyrgyz national dress and its peculiarities. What materials did these cattlemen use to make clothing?
Kyrgyz traditional outfits not only look pretty but also are very comfy to wear. Actually, that’s the main feature of Kyrgyz folk dress…
Chinese ancient craft of tin embroidery – Miao embroidery
Have you ever heard about the tin embroidery? There is only one place in the world where it is made: Guizhou Province in China. Local…
Yuki-tsumugi weaving technique. How to make Japanese hand-woven silk fabric
Japanese people have been producing, exporting, and using silk fabric for hundreds and hundreds of years. Traditionally, the process of…
Japanese wedding dress and wedding ceremony
Japanese wedding outfit, especially the bridal one, is rather complicated and heavy but very authentic-looking and offbeat. The groom’s…
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…
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 wear traditional Chinese garment Qixiong Ruqun
Qixiong Ruqun is a nice Chinese garment with a surprising background. There is a special reason why its waistband is above the breasts. And…
Japanese homongi kimono – formal garment of married women
This type of kimono was very popular among Japanese women. It was the next step after the furisode kimono. Homongi is used even in modern…
Beautiful folk costume for Indonesian legong dance
The legong folk dance in Indonesia is a special ritual performed at public festivals and celebrations. In the past, it was an entertainment…
Any other folk garments in Sri Lanka, except for sarong and sari? Sure! Here are some
We’ve been asked about Sri Lankan traditional pieces of clothing, other than the world-famous sarong and sari. Of course, there are a few…