Whitework in Central Ukraine. Magnificent embroidered shirts adorned with whitework
The central Ukrainian regions are characterized by a specific embroidery technique called “whitework” used to embellish the traditional…
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Traditional costume of Romania: garments, materials, decoration
Romanian folk dress is one of those traditional outfits that have survived almost without any serious changes throughout centuries. The…
The variety of women’s national clothing in Portugal. Regional variations and features
The Portuguese traditional costumes are diverse and good-looking. Some of them even look a bit unusual for a foreigner. But, as with most…
Folk costume glossary. Poland
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Poland: bielunka, bruclek, ciasnocha, cucha, czepiec, czółko, fortuch,…
Belarusian national costumes: male, female, and kid folk clothing
Belarus is one of those countries with a rich Slavic heritage. The folk costumes of this country are bright and beautiful, they look rather…
Norwegian bunad: history, dressing rules, and regional differences
Norwegian traditional bunad is a lovely costume, it looks spectacular. But also, this attire has a very distinct meaning and symbolism. In…
Oldest beaded necklaces found on Ukrainian land. Some of them date back to the 11th century B.C.
Women from different corners of our planet love beads. And, according to archaeological finds and historical documents, people have been…
Folk shoes, socks, and leg wrappings in Montenegro
There are really curious footwear pieces in Montenegro, including not only shoes but also socks and leg wrappings. As Montenegro is one of…
Hutsul embroidered shirts called “sleeves”. The art of embroidery in Western Ukraine
There is one region in Ukraine where you can find a truly unique traditional embroidered shirt. It got the name “sleeves”, and for a…
Belarusian traditional embroidery – patrimonial sings, meaningful symbols, and centuries-old patterns
Belarusian embroidery is one of the main folk clothing crafts in this country. It has deep and old roots and represents the traditional…
Collection of wedding kerchiefs in Ukraine used to show your status in society
In the 19th-20th century in Ukraine, there used to be a specific wedding tradition – the couple’s family presented the most honorable…
Vintage Christmas season folk clothing in Ukraine: jackets, coats, sheepskin vests, etc.
It’s Christmas time now, the ideal time to remember your traditions and folk culture. This winter is not very harsh and cold, but in the…
Traditional outfits of the royals, their servants, and officials, Kyivan Rus or Ruthenia, the 10th century
Ruthenia or Kyivan Rus was a rather wealthy and expanded state in Europe in the 9th-13th century. Its rulers could afford the most…
Ceremonial towels with bright and childish embroidery patterns are so unusual but so perfect
These are Ukrainian ceremonial towels used as wedding and ritual accessories and décor items. Many countries around the world have this…
Folk costumes in Zemplin region of Slovakia
Slovakia is a small country with rich and perfectly preserved traditions, especially clothing traditions and folklore. There are lots of…
Vintage women’s shirts with red, white, and black embroidery from Central Ukraine
An embroidered shirt was the basic garment, both male and female, on the territory of modern Ukraine since Kyivan Rus’ or even earlier. It…
Greek folk dress from different periods and regions (+ photos)
Greek traditional costumes are so charming that many outlanders have tried them on with pleasure during centuries. Kings and queens wore…
Ukrainian men’s embroidered shirts from the early 1900s are so rare. Here are just a few of them
It is true that Ukrainian museums and private collections have a very limited collection of authentic male embroidered shirts. Usually,…
Royal apparel worn in Kyivan Rus in the 13th century
In the mid-13th century, Kyivan Rus’ fall into pieces after the Mongol invasion. And one of these pieces – the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia…
Unusual embroideries on Ukrainian ceremonial towels can kill depression (+ photos)
Ukrainian embroidered ceremonial towels from different parts of the country look alike; there are certain rules as to how they should be…
Cute embroidery patterns on vintage Ukrainian women’s shirts (photos)
There is a huge variety of Ukrainian folk embroidery patterns used to decorate the clothing. In the past, every woman made unique shirts,…
Jewelry, accessories, and hairstyles in Ancient Greece
We’ve already talked a lot about the clothing in Ancient Greece and it’s time to find out what accessories, jewels, and hairdos people used…
Pockets in Ukrainian traditional clothing from the 18th-20th century
The pocket is a fairly modern invention, at least if to talk about pockets as we know them now. First pockets appeared in the 1600s, but…
Norwegian bunad jewelry: halsknapp and sølje
The traditional costume of Norway called “bunad” is usually complemented with certain jewelry pieces. The locals love silver jewels,…