Miao embroidery is the only native written language Miao people have
The Miao people, who live in China, pass their legends, traditions, and history with a help of embroidery – they don’t have their own…
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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 dress of Nepal. Main Nepalese garments
The national costumes of Nepal are deeply connected to the local religious beliefs. Even the number of fastenings or color of the piece can…
Indian choli blouse – probably the most feminine and attractive female blouse ever
Indian national attire, in general, is one of the most beautiful, feminine, and even sexy (in a good way) outfits around the world. Not…
Taizhou mummy dated Ming Dynasty shows us accurate 700-year-old Chinese clothing
This exceptional mummy from China accidentally found by road workers is unique because there are very few mummies around the world…
History of Japanese national apparel. What did the Japanese wear before kimono?
Today, everyone knows that a kimono is a traditional costume in Japan. It’s hard to find a person who has never seen a kimono at least in…
Authentic embroidery patterns in Kazakhstan
The craft of embroidery is widespread throughout the planet. Practically every ethnic group traditionally uses needlework to embellish…
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…
Korean daenggi hair accessory indicated marital status of a woman
Many folk cultures around the planet have some traditional ways of showing the marital status of a man or a woman. In the past, people not…
Indonesian traditional batik – what is it and how is it used?
The batik cloth is a big part of Indonesian traditional culture. But what’s so special about it? How does it differ from any other fabrics…
Chinese daily Hanfu vs traditional Hanfu: real-life stories
This is a story of one Chinese girl Tongzhou Zhuo (or Jerry) who lives in Australia right now and is promoting the Chinese traditional…
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…
Indonesian batik. It takes 14 steps to make batik fabric
Batik fabric is very popular in Indonesia. A lot of traditional garments are made from this cloth. But it is a hard work to put the design…
Ajrak block printing in Pakistan. This 5,000-year-old technique of fabric dyeing still lives
The tradition of block printing on fabric exists in Pakistan for 5,000 years. Such traditional garments as an ajrak shawl decorated with…
Cambodian textile got a second life. Cambodian traditional silk ikat weaving
Cambodian traditional silk ikat weaving was on the brink of extinction when a Japanese craftsman Kikuo Morimoto found out about it and…
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…
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…
How to wear a yukata – Japanese traditional summer kimono
Japanese traditional outfits are very noble-looking and beautiful, but they often are extremely complicated in wearing. We’ll help you to…
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…
Tibetan men used to dress in sheepskin outerwear over bare skin, leaving the right arm exposed even in winter
The folk dress of Tibet looks charming. Especially their charming outerwear called “chuba” that can tell so much about the wearer. In the…
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…
Kazakh traditional embroidery patterns. What inspired them to create such ornaments?
Kazakh folk dress is usually embellished with cute traditional needlework demonstrating intricate networks of patterns and symbols. The…
Japanese furisode kimono – formal wear of unmarried women. Or men too?
The furisode kimono is an extraordinary Japanese garment with an entertaining history. The beauty of some examples is indubitable, just…
Wonderful Indian traditional jewelry in close-up photos: maang tikka, bangles, earrings, nose rings, etc
Indian traditional attire is famous for its brilliant jewelry items. The local jewelers make wonders with gold, silver, gold plating,…