Gamurra and giornea – some of the most interesting Italian dress styles in the 15th-16th century
Italian ladies in the 15th – early 16th century often wore rather curious and comfy dresses called gamurra (camora, zupa, etc – there were…
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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…
Samples of traditional Ukrainian festive clothing of 19-20th century. Best collection of three museums (photos)
The most interesting collection of Ukrainian men's and women's festive garments was presented in Ukraine. It shows the traditional clothing…
Traditional clothing of the Netherlands. Dutch baggy pants, lace bonnets, and wooden klompen are the trademark of the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are 14 provinces and each of them has its own style of national attire, its own traditional accessories, etc. But…
How to weave Scottish tartan on a loom. Tips and tricks for weaving tartan
The Scottish tartan is a classic example of traditional weave. Very often, the tartan for kilts, arisaids, belted plaids, and other…
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…
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…
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…
Traditional embroidery and folk costumes of the Hungarian Matyó community
The Hungarian Matyó ethnic group is among the few local communities who managed to preserve and treasure its ancient-old heritage,…
The variety of Ukrainian women’s folk headdresses (+ photos)
Headwear is among those most informative accessories ever. They can give info about gender, age, marital status, social class, financial…
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…
Dress knives as a part of national costume. Northern Europe
For many countries around the world, weapons (especially cold weapons) is a very important part of life. Historically it was a mean of…
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…
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…
Scottish belted plaid or great kilt. The most multipurpose garment ever!
Most people who’ve ever seen a movie about Scotland (like “Outlander” or “Braveheart” or “Rob Roy”) noticed the outstanding local garment…
Vintage Ukrainian embroidered clothing. Private collections which are rarely exhibited (photos)
Great exhibition of vintage Ukrainian national garments was held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The exhibits belong to several private collections which…
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…
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…
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…
Reshetylivka embroidery. Ukrainian embroidery white on white (+ photos)
Reshetylivka is one of Ukrainian centers of embroidery situated in Poltava region (central part of Ukraine). The embroidery designs typical…
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…
Vintage designs of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery patterns ever. Part 2 (+ photos)
For Ukrainians, embroidering is very symbolic. Only women used to embroider because this process was considered sacred – though, today…
Folk dress of Czechia: Moravian outfit
Many Czech folk costumes look rather bizarre, especially women’s outfits with their baroque exaggerated shapes – puffed sleeves, short and…
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…