Pontifical Swiss Guard's traditional uniforms for every occasion and rank
Some of you already know that the Vatican is a very special country inside of another country, it has its own unique government,…
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Armenian women’s headdresses. Some married women had their chin and mouth covered with kerchief
Armenian traditional dress is rather modest. Women thoroughly covered their body and head with clothes, but the cut and style of garments…
Vintage photos of Hungarian ladies from the early 1900s
At the beginning of the 20th century, Hungary was still a part of the Austria-Hungary or the Austro-Hungarian Empire. And only in 1918,…
Rare authentic clothing and accessories of Ukrainian men, the 19th-20th century (photos)
Vintage men’s clothing in Ukraine is rather hard to find. Most of such garments didn’t survive till these days, unlike female costumes (of…
Real-life old photos of Ukrainians in folk costumes, the early 20th century
At the beginning of the 20th century, a lot of men, women, and kids in Ukraine wore traditional clothes in daily life and especially for…
Middle-class woman’s outfit from Poland, the early 16th century
This is a modern replica of attire typical for Eastern Europe, particularly Poland, the beginning of the 1500s. Such gowns were already out…
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…
Tudor-era dress. Charming French gown of Anne Boleyn style
The Tudor era in England is a period between 1485 and 1603 when the dynasty of the House of Tudor reigned in the country. It was a time of…
How to weave on a traditional Scottish weaving loom
Weaving looms around the world are built on the same principle but they are slightly different in each country. It’s actually natural that…
The art of presenting embroidered clothing in Ukraine (photos)
Ukraine treasures its clothing traditions very much. The exhibitions of vintage embroidered garments and folk costumes are often held in…
Elizabethan costume. Feminized men and ceruse-wearing women
The Elizabethan era occurred in England in 1558-1603, when Queen Elizabeth I reigned in the country. This period is interesting because,…
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…
Gagauz national costume. Gagauzia is the offspring of Kumans and Pechenegs
There are about 250,000 Gagauz people in the world. Most of them live in Europe, approximately 150,000 in Moldova and 50,000 in Ukraine.…
How did Victorian clothing caused people’s deaths
In this article, we will talk about corsets and, particularly, about how very tight corsetry harmed women’s health and even killed them in…
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…
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…
Reticella and Punto in aria lace techniques. Italian first true lace
Punto in aria lace is considered the first true lace because it was meticulously created by a needle from thread, not a cutwork on a woven…
Finnish nutukas, finnesko, or Saami boots – lovely winter footwear with stiff beaked toe
Probably the most unique and extravagant folk clothing accessory in Finland are the nutukas, fur boots with an odd upturned stiff toe. This…
Jewelry of Marie Antoinette. What is left of her large and costly collection?
What do you know about Marie Antoinette’s expensive collection of jewels? Only part of them are known today (they are in museums or private…
Albanian-inspired stage costumes in popular music video. Rita Ora x Imanbek – Bang
Traditional clothing have always been used by various singers around the world for entourage in their music clips because it looks catchy…
Children’s outfits from the Victoria and Albert Museum, the 17th – the first half of the 20th century
Vintage baby’s and kid’s clothing can be adoring. In the 17th, 18th, 19th, and even the beginning of the 20th century, such garments were…
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…
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…
The craft of embroidery in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Blue Zmijanje embroidery
Zmijanje embroidery is one of the embroidery techniques of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is rather unique, complicated to perform, and…