Traditional clothing of Lithuania. Beauty is in details
Lithuanian folk costumes differ from region to region but the main characteristics and general appearance remain more or less the same. The…
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Folk costumes of Lithuania. Aukstaitija, Dzukija, Suvalkija, and Klaipeda regions
Lithuanian traditional clothing is rather modest and warm; it covers most of the body, usually leaving only hands and face open. And this…
Ukrainian leather accessories (footwear, belts, and bags) from Carpathian region
The Hutsul clothing tradition is interesting because of its peculiarities and uniquity. Local craftsmen were (and still are) especially…
Colorized photos of adorable Edwardian-era girls
The Edwardian era is a period in British history from the 1890s to World War I (1914-18). The kids’ fashion during this historic period is…
Folk dress of Greek Karpathos island
The traditional outfit of Karpathos island in Greece is rather modest. Married women are dressed mainly in black, with a few bright spots –…
Old photos from 1840s. Real-life clothing and hairstyles of mid-19th century
There are lots of conspiracy theories and myths in all areas of life, including fashion, hygiene, relationships, etc. It can be hard to…
Ukrainian folk jewels – vintage and stylized modern necklaces (photos)
The tradition of using jewelry in Ukraine is old and developed. For centuries, Ukrainian men – but mostly women – have been wearing jewels…
Viking clothing and jewelry in Iceland
Iceland was founded by the Viking settlers. They brought life to this island, together with their lifestyle, culture, traditions, and…
The easiest way to wear a Scottish belted plaid. What did Scots wear before the kilt?
Most people know that the national garment in Scotland is a kilt, a wrap-around skirt-like outfit. Or at least, you must have heard the…
Medieval finger rings and earrings from the British Museum. Gold jewelry with gems
Vintage jewels are always fascinating. But the older a piece, the more remarkable it seems. The medieval period for Europe was a wonderful…
How did Austrian infantry soldier dress in the 1350s
In the Middle Ages, war was a routine. There were so many wars that military fashion evolved quickly. What new garments appeared in the…
18th-century male costume in Spain. A Spanish private’s clothing
Military fashion very often influences civilian clothing. Even today, camouflage fabric, trousers with many pockets, and combat boots are…
Ukrainian dukach – traditional jewelry piece made from coins and adorned with gems (photos)
One of the most popular traditional jewelry pieces in Ukraine is called a “dukach”. It is a pendant of sorts and it is usually made from a…
Top-7 vintage traditional costumes from Ukrainian Polissia area. The most extravagant outfits of this region
Ukraine is one of those countries in Europe that have diverse climate and relief. Therefore, the old clothing traditions are also rather…
Tudor fashion. How did English ladies and gentlemen dress in the 15-16th century
The Tudor fashion in Europe is represented by England of 1485-1603. In this period, the fashionable silhouette consisted of geometric…
Folk dress tutorial. How to wear Scottish arisaid – female wrap-around plaid
The Scottish climate is rather harsh – cold, windy, and very changeable. That’s partially why the traditional clothing of this country is…
This is the only garment worn by Elizabeth I that survived until our days
In Great Britain, a stunning piece of vintage royal clothing was found. It is the one and only dress of Elizabeth I (ruled England in…
Romanian folk clothing. Hand-woven and hand-embroidered garments (+ photos)
The traditional costume of Romania is typically Slavic. Romanian women were very skilled in folk clothing crafts – they spun wool, wove…
Victorian hair fashion. Female hairstyles in the 1870s
What hairstyles did women wear in the Victorian era, in the 1870s? Did they use wigs and why? Was hair dyeing popular and acceptable or…
Traditional costume of Scotland. Everything you should know about it
The folk dress of Scotland is pretty popular and famous, so perhaps you already know something about it. But we might reveal new facts and…
German dirndl dress and its little details
A lot of people think that German traditional women’s dress is very pretty and even kind of sexy. Well, it definitely is feminine and it’s…
Traditional dresses in Renaissance Europe. Quattrocento and Cinquecento fashion trends
The clothing in Quattrocento and Cinquecento periods differed from each other much, but also, it had a lot of similar features. The…
Handmade wooden shoes – the craft of making traditional Dutch clogs
For centuries, Dutch people wore their traditional wooden shoes called “clogs” or “klompen”. This footwear seems odd and totally bizarre…
Top-5 interesting facts about Ukrainian folk underwear in the 19th century
If you think that 19th-century fashion in Europe was reduced to corsets, crinolines, and bustles, you’re wrong. Just look at the folk…