How to wear pants-style sari. Indian Meenakshi sari
As you know, there are dozens or even hundreds of ways to drape a sari. It is amazing, how a simple rectangular piece of fabric can be…
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Curious facts about folk dress of Sri Lanka
How much do you know about Sri Lankan traditional attire? The majority of people hardly know that sari and sarong are the most widespread…
Modern female Japanese kimono ideas. Traditional outfits captured on camera in modern-day streets of Japan
Many modern national costumes around the planet look less interesting than the authentic outfits worn hundreds of years ago. Often, the…
Khmer traditional sampot. What kind of clothing is that?
Men and women in Cambodia wear a traditional garment for the lower body called “sampot”. There are many variations of this skirt – sampot…
Cambodian traditional krama scarf – more than just headwrap or handy cloth to wipe sweat
One of the most symbolic and favorite Cambodian pieces of traditional clothes is the checkered scarf called “krama”. It is an amazing…
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?…
Japanese komon kimono. When is it worn?
There is a variety of Japanese kimonos for different purposes and occasions: furisode, yukata, homongi, komon, and others. This time, we’re…
Top-5 interesting facts about folk costume of Kyrgyzstan
The national costume of Kyrgyzstan hasn’t changed much for the last almost 700 years. A lot of garments remain practically identical to…
How Chinese traditional wedding dresses are made and embroidered
The most special clothing. Maybe you’ll only wear it once in your life. The most important dress in a woman’s life – a wedding gown. China…
Traditional embroidered kalfak cap – female symbol of Tatarstan
The kalfak headdress used by Tatar women is one of the most popular women’s accessories in Tatarstan. This cap remained in use even when…
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…
Chinese traditional Royal Hang Embroidery – beautiful and sophisticated art
Royal Hang Embroidery is an ancient and exquisite craft. It appeared 1,000 years ago and is practiced ever since. This embroidery technique…
Korean hanji paper and traditional clothing & accessories made from it
The hanji paper is a very common material in Korean traditional clothing culture. They make a lot of things out of it – clothes, shoes,…
Bash turban – rare Uzbek headdress that determined financial status of a woman
The headwear called “bash” or “bash orau” was the traditional Uzbek piece of clothing that occurred only in one particular region of…
What features did Korean modern hanbok adopt from Western-style clothes?
Modern Korean hanbok is very fashionable attire. It is one of the rare traditional outfits that change constantly and is modernized like no…
How do they conserve vintage Japanese Samurai armor in the V&A
A lot of historically valuable costumes are kept in museums around the world. And often, they are not just displayed and stored but also…
Modern Vietnamese Ao Dai attire is blindingly feminine and beautiful
The traditional women’s dress in Vietnam is called “Ao Dai”. And this attire is one of the most feminine and attractive folk outfits around…
Korean designers modify old clothing traditions to fit modern fashion
A lot of countries and ethnic groups around the world work hard to preserve their clothing traditions. In the latest years, it has become…
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…
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…
Choga – Turkmen loose open coat. This ornate outerwear can be truly artful
The traditional culture of Turkmenistan is especially famous for its crafts – weaving and carpet making. A lot of Turkmen folk garments are…
How to wear female folk dress of Bhutan
Bhutanese female folk attire is rather feminine-looking and easy to wear. Though, draping the dress properly can be a bit tricky. As many…
Buryat traditional jewelry. Even personal hygiene tools are turned into jewelry items
In Buryat traditional culture, jewelry pieces play a very important role. A women’s folk costume can’t go without at least several…
Sri Lankan grooms in traditional embroidered velvet jackets and hats outshine their brides
Sri Lanka is one of the rare countries where the groom’s attire is often more eye-catching and ornate than the bride’s wedding dress. For…