Best and rarest men’s embroidered patterns from Ukraine. Some of them are probably already destroyed in bombings
Sadly, Russian troops in Ukraine are not only killing people and animals and destroying buildings, infrastructure objects, plants, and…
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We’re loosing vintage clothing artifacts from Chernihiv city of Ukraine to Russian rockets and bombs. Just look at the beauty of the local folk dress
Chernihiv region of Ukraine is one of the oldest and most historically and culturally rich areas in the country. The local traditional…
Modern patchwork art can be perfect for meditations
The craft of patchwork is typical and rather widespread in America and Asia. The Turkic peoples, Native Americans, and Pakistanis are among…
How to wear Ukrainian authentic clothing step by step. Married women never shied away from a kerchief
Traditionally, Slavic maidens wore their hair uncovered until marriage and after the wedding, always used a kerchief, wimple, or another…
Traditional Irish mantles or brats. Luxurious outerwear or handy blankets for outlaws?
The traditional Irish mantle is a folk garment with a curious and long history of use. It has come a very complicated, sometimes even…
Austrian old and modern traditions of wearing dirndl dress
Austria is one of those countries where dirndl dress and lederhosen are traditional garments, along with Switzerland, Liechtenstein,…
Żywotek – stunning folk bodice in Poland. Slavic analog of corset
In some regions of Poland, women wear a charming bodice called “żywotek” as a part of their traditional attire. This item serves as a…
Traditional costumes in Cyprus. Vraka pants and sayia dress
Cypriot national costume is very similar to a Greek one, but it has its own cultural peculiarities. The traditional outfits of men and…
Reticella and Punto in aria lace techniques. Italian first true lace
Punto in aria lace is considered the first true lace because it was meticulously created by a needle from thread, not a cutwork on a woven…
Hairstyles and headdresses in Early Modern Ireland (the 1530s-1800)
We know dozens or even hundreds of different hairstyles today and are able to choose the one we like, no matter where we’re from, what our…
Where to find national clothing in France. List of French folk museums
French costume museums are among those places where you can find hundreds of authentic historical outfits from the 18th and 19th centuries.…
Ukrainian traditional embroidery patterns on vintage clothing. Most beautiful needlework designs
Ukrainian needlework is world famous. There is a huge variety of unique authentic patterns – floral, geometric, animal, etc. We’ve prepared…
What the dead wore? Female funerary fashion of Northern Estonia in the 12th century
Funerary fashion is a very interesting and exciting branch of fashion history. About some trends and traditions we find out due to the old…
Pontifical Swiss Guard's traditional uniforms for every occasion and rank
Some of you already know that the Vatican is a very special country inside of another country, it has its own unique government,…
Where to find national clothing in Germany. List of German folk museums
If you’re studying fashion history or simply are a folk costume lover, Germany is the country you definitely should visit. There are so…
Real-life old photos of Ukrainians in folk costumes, the early 20th century
At the beginning of the 20th century, a lot of men, women, and kids in Ukraine wore traditional clothes in daily life and especially for…
Secrets of Ukrainian traditional women’s headdresses used in the 18th – first half of the 20th century
Ukrainian married women traditionally covered their heads. This tradition takes roots in the ancient times – Scythian (585-260 B.C.),…
5 Interesting facts about the British 18th-19th-century hand-weaving industry
British textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries was brutal compared to our modern computerized textile manufacturing. At the time,…
Traditional male shirt jewelry in Poland. Polish men used functional jewels when there were no buttons
Women of different ethnic groups and different countries have been using jewelry with their national clothing throughout human history. At…
Where to find national clothing in Scotland. List of Scottish folk museums
Scotland of one of those countries that preserve their old traditions very carefully and thoroughly. The locals love their folk clothing…
Top-5 most typical Spanish traditional garments
There are 17 regions in Spain, each of them has its own clothing traditions and the local folk dress, historically formed and preserved…
Albanian-inspired stage costumes in popular music video. Rita Ora x Imanbek – Bang
Traditional clothing have always been used by various singers around the world for entourage in their music clips because it looks catchy…
How to wear Crimean Tatar female folk costume step by step. Great video
The traditional attire of Crimean Tatars looks striking. It has so many embellishments and unique features! If to talk about general style,…
Kjolsäck – Swedish folk pocket-style bags (collection of photos)
These traditional bags are exceptionally cute and handy. They’re attached to the waist, which is convenient, as your hands remain free and…