Anterija – traditional overdress in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is a very beautiful and ornate folk garment called “anterija”. It is an opulent overdress adorned with a…
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Where to find national clothing in Ukraine. List of Ukrainian folk museums
We write a lot about the traditional clothes and clothing crafts of Ukraine on this website, but it’s always better to see once than to…
How to wear Ukrainian folk attire. How married and pregnant women dressed 100-150 years ago step by step (videos)
Authentic Ukrainian women’s clothing was designed perfectly because a female could wear it for years. She didn’t need special maternity…
How to wear Ukrainian traditional costume. Even little girls dressed magnificently for special occasion (videos)
In the 19th – early 20th century, Ukrainians wore mostly handmade and hand-embellished clothing. That’s why every outfit from this period…
Hungarian sheepskin cloak Bunda – bizarre-looking but so cozy and warm
This cute shepherd’s outerwear is rather typical for Slavic countries, especially the mountainous territories. It is called “bunda” or…
Leathercraft in Ukraine. Stunning vintage leather and sheepskin outerwear and accessories
Leathercraft is one of the oldest handicrafts on Earth. And it is still a part of our life because we use a lot of leather and fur in our…
Variety of charming hats used by German ladies in the early 20th century (photos)
This collection of truly sophisticated and charming hats is from The Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology). German dames…
Ukrainian women adorned themselves with skillful embroidery and costly jewelry for every special occasion (photos)
In 18th-early-20th-century Ukraine, women – no matter how rich or poor – strived to look festive, wealthy, and spectacular on every special…
Polish traditional outerwear in the 1700s – early 1900s. Sukmana – folk peasant coat from Poland
The traditional outer garments in Poland have always been distinctive, catchy, and prominent, worn proudly by the locals. And they have a…
Top-5 most characteristic Bosnian garments
Bosnian traditional attire is charming. Historically, it took some features from Ottoman, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures and combined…
Hunia – Ukrainian authentic outerwear from the Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian region of Ukraine is represented by a bunch of curious and unusual folk garments, especially outerwear. One of them is…
Romanian royalty wore traditional peasant-inspired clothing and even made it royal court attire in the 1870s
Romanian queens, princes, and princesses often preferred local folk costumes to universal European court clothes in the late 19th – early…
Traditional male clothing of Gaelic Ireland: yellow tunics with hanging sleeves, large colorful mantles, and stockings with hole for the great toe
In this material, we’re going to find out what garments were used by men in Ireland in the Gaelic period (from the prehistoric era until…
Ukrainian kersetka – extraordinary garment that fitted pregnant and not pregnant women perfectly at the same time
In Ukrainian traditional costume, there is a garment with the most perfect design ever. It is a bodice called “kersetka” or “korsetka”, and…
National costume in Sweden. Top-5 interesting facts about Swedish folk dress
Geographically, Sweden is one of the Scandinavian countries, so its national costumes have a lot of features in common with neighboring…
Anyone can try weaving on 150-year-old loom in Ukrainian museum
In one of the Ukrainian museums, there is an old weaving loom that still works just fine and any visitor can try working on it. The museum…
Swedish women wore cute white linen bonnets of various designs
Swedish national attire, worn by the local women, always included some kind of a headdress. Traditionally, there was a huge variety of…
Serbian traditional double-knit socks. What tricks and secrets do they have?
These magnificent folk accessories are among the most precious pieces of Serbian culture – they are traditional double-knit socks…
Dutch bonnet – charming headdress of the Netherlands
No other folk garment or accessory has as many different designs, styles, and cuts as a headdress. Every country, region, or even village…
Variety of Ukrainian traditional aprons. Woven and embroidered aprons with lovely patterns
A lot of female folk costumes in Ukraine included an apron. It was a festive piece of clothing, a handy garment that protected the skirt…
Hungarian women’s folk hairstyles and headdresses from child to widow
Slavic countries have very curious hair traditions. And this time, we’ll talk about Hungary and its folk hairstyles and headwear. The local…
Top-5 authentic Hungarian hairstyle traditions for unmarried girls
In many cultures around the world, hair is considered sacred and an important part of human appearance and even of the local culture. The…
Háromszék folk clothes. The secrets of Transylvanian traditional bodice
The Háromszék area in Transylvania has old and rich clothing traditions. Though this region was already industrially and technically…
Authentic clothing from northern Ukraine – bast shoes, woven aprons, and floral embroidery
Northern regions of Ukraine are a swampy woodland area. The lifestyle of local people differed a lot from those in other regions. For…