Classical Ancient Greek clothing pieces: chiton, peplos, and himation
We’ve actually got some knowledge as to how the Ancient Greeks dressed. We see it in Ancient Greek statues, wall art, and other similar art…
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Modern replicas of Cossack costumes. Clothing of elite military forces (photos)
Not many people around the world know but in the 16th-18th century on the territory of modern Ukraine, were formed special semi-military…
Latvian traditional woolen shawl. Magnificent garment to keep you warm
In most countries around the world, the traditional outerwear was rather usual – jackets, coats, cloaks, etc. But Latvia is rather special,…
Vintage and modern embroidered clothes from central Ukraine (photos)
Ukraine is a comparatively large country, so its clothing traditions are diverse. Ukrainian folk costumes can vary so much that it seems…
Jewelry pieces in Ancient Greece. Samples of 3,000-year-old gold jewels
In Ancient Greece, people just loved jewels. They used a lot of adornments, skillfully and artfully made. Many pieces were made from gold…
What did they wear in Ancient Greece? Mycenaean attire
The fashion traditions of this Ancient Greek culture brought us the tunic. They were the first – by the way, men, because Mycenaean women…
Slovak and Czech national kroje or folk dress (+ photos)
These days, national costumes are estimated highly and preserved carefully all around the world. People don’t usually wear them in…
What did they wear in Ancient Greece? Minoan clothing
Minoan traditional clothes were very colorful and cheerful. Though in our time, these costumes would look scandalous and extravagant, we…
French lace. Vintage lace baby bibs
Since the invention of lace, people love it and widely use it to decorate their clothing. The French lace appeared at the end of the 17th…
Vintage Ukrainian shoes. Various leather footwear from late 19th – early 20th century
Ukrainian authentic shoes may look a bit weird but that’s what people wore 100 years ago. This footwear was not as comfortable as modern…
Traditional clothing of sans-culottes. How was it different from usual 18th-century French clothes?
Sometimes, clothing plays a very important role in our life. And we’re not talking about being a fashionista or icon of style, we’re…
Vintage royal jewelry. Queen Victoria's sophisticated coronet
Vintage royal jewelry worn by kings and queens – what can be more fascinating and exciting! Many of those jewels are worth millions and are…
Embroidered shirt in Ukraine used to be the only garment for kids until 12 years old
There are many specific clothing traditions regarding children in Ukraine. In the past, people used to pay a lot of attention to kid’s…
Armenian clothing traditions. Details of Armenian male and female folk costumes
The national costume of Armenia is gorgeous. It takes a lot of time, skill, and love to make these garments. Analyzing any vintage folk…
Gorgeous authentic wedding outfits complemented with modern bridal wreaths from Ukraine
These very elegant, ornate, and colorful wedding costumes are traditional bride&groom’s outfits used in Ukraine 100 years ago. The wedding…
Delicate samples of Ukrainian embroidery
These are a collection of striking embroidery samples from Ukraine. They are beautiful, very delicate, and seem simple but are charming…
Men’s embroidered clothing – rare exhibits from Ukrainian museum and private collections
Traditional male garments from the 19th – early 20th century seldom get to museum exhibitions because they are too worn and can’t be…
Italian women’s attire and hairstyle from the 1500s
Let’s look at a 16th-century Italian-style dress and hairdo. The outfit is modern, but it’s a rather accurate replica of garments depicted…
Authentic and modern embroidery designs. Ukrainian delicate whitework and bright patterns
In the past, when most clothing pieces in Ukraine were handmade (woven, sewn, and decorated by hand), there was a comparatively little…
Old tools for spinning and weaving. Our grams and great-grams used such tools to make clothes
We’ve already published lots of photos of vintage spinning & weaving tools (Vintage wooden spinning and weaving tools, Old Ukrainian…
Extraordinary details of female folk costumes from Western and Central Ukraine (photos)
The national clothing of Ukraine can be so ornate and beautiful that foreigners find themselves captivated or even taken aback by the view.…
Vintage wooden spinning and weaving tools
The traditional spinning and weaving tools are similar around the world: weaving looms, spinning wheels, spindles, combs, flying shuttles,…
Clothing of World War I period in Ukraine: civil and military
At the beginning of the 20th century, people in Ukraine still wore folk clothes in day-to-day life, especially women. Mostly, the outfits…
Romanian embroidery and female traditional clothing from Transylvania
In Romania, the art of embroidery is preserved until today, just like in many Slavic countries. And there are a lot of craftswomen who…