A lady gets dressed in the fashion of 18th century in North West England (+video)
She puts on her clothes, with help in a particular order, including, a shift, stays, petticoats, pockets, roll, stockings and garters, gown…
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Folk costume glossary. Hungary
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Hungary: bocskor, bikla, bunda, cifraszűr, csepesz, daróc, dolman, full…
Ukrainian vintage necklaces. Beaded necklace could protect from evil eye or determine health issues
The national costume of Ukraine always includes a necklace. In old days, the rings, earrings, or bracelets were traditionally less common.…
Slovenian national costume. Cool undergarments, male breeches, and intricate women’s headdresses
The national costume of Slovenia looks pretty European. Locals call it “Narodna noša”. It was established and unified in the 19th century.…
Bunad – beautiful national outfit of Norway
The national costume of Norway is called “bunad”. It is a must-have for the natives, especially for women. But as for me, even if it wasn’t…
Folk costume glossary. Czechia
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Czechia: baborák, blata plena, brslenky, bunda, caftan, cervenice, fěrtoch,…
Ukrainian folk costumes from Museum of Ethnography and Crafts in Lviv (photos)
Ukrainian traditional clothing is rather diverse. The festive outfits are always colorful and rich in embroidery and bright decorations.…
Serbian folk costume. Great diversity of outfits with Balkan, Ottoman, Byzantine, and Slavonic features
Serbia is a curious country from the point of view of the folk costume. Serbian traditional clothing is diverse and beautiful. There is no…
Folk dress of Latvia. Noble-looking gentlemen and women in gorgeous shawls with embroidered edges
Latvian traditional costume is charming, modest, and sophisticated. Female outfits are delicate, very feminine, and have a lot of simple…
National dress of Poland. Delicate lacing, embroidery, bright stripes, and impressive headdresses
The national attire of Poland is very colorful, festive, and diverse. Different regions of the country have their own unique features. It’s…
Vintage designs of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery patterns ever. Part 2 (+ photos)
For Ukrainians, embroidering is very symbolic. Only women used to embroider because this process was considered sacred – though, today…
Vintage patterns of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery designs ever. Part 1 (photos)
The tradition of making and using embroidery on fabric in Ukraine is very ancient and strong. Many pieces of the national costume of this…
Traditional male attire in Greece often includes fustanella (photos)
Greek male costume is very interesting. There are several designs of the costume depending on the region of usage. But the most popular and…
Traditional costume of Hungary. Mix of Renaissance and Baroque creates unique folk outfit
The folk costume of Hungary is rather diverse; it differs from the other Eastern-European national dresses. The Hungarian traditional…
Fashion show of Ukrainian authentic folk costumes (photos)
Many modern young people in Ukraine are fond of the national costumes of this country. Of course, you can buy a modern embroidered shirt…
The art of presenting embroidered clothing in Ukraine (photos)
Ukraine treasures its clothing traditions very much. The exhibitions of vintage embroidered garments and folk costumes are often held in…
Bulgarian folk dress. A mix of Ottoman and Slavic garments and clothing traditions
Bulgaria is an interesting Balkan country. Historically Bulgarians are ancestors of Turkic tribes called Bulgars, which mixed with a…
Hutsul folk costumes used in Carpathian regions of Ukraine are incredibly beautiful (photos)
The Carpathian regions of Ukraine are famous for their traditional crafts and clothing. Nowhere else in Ukraine will you find as richly…
Vintage wooden looms are still used by Ukrainian craftsmen (+ photos) - updated
A loom is a machine used to weave cloth. Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Hundreds of years ago people used to make all…
Ukrainian women wore beautiful festive clothing in the end of the 19th – the early 20th century (photos)
Ukrainian traditional clothing of the end of the 19th century – the early 20th century still had a lot of features historically typical for…
Vintage male and female Ukrainian clothing (end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century)
These photos represent the traditional costumes of Ukraine used at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th century. All the costumes…
Traditional costume of Greece. When did Greek men begin to wear skirts?
Many people imagine Greek traditional costume as a toga (a piece of linen cloth wrapped around the body), but this is completely wrong. The…
The most unique and outstanding Ukrainian embroidery technique – Borshchiv embroidery
Borshchiv embroidered shirts (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine) are made using unique techniques and patterns. The traditional…
Traditional outfits of Carpathian region of Ukraine (photos)
The western region of Ukraine covers a part of Carpathian Mountains. Ukrainians who live in highlands are very unique people. They managed…