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…
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Fashion of the Dark Age Europe. The Carolingian Renaissance
Thanks to the Carolingian Renaissance that existed in Dark Age Europe in the 9th-10th centuries, France got its reputation as the center of…
Old Ukrainian spinning and weaving tools. 5,000-year-old loom
In the old days, fabrics were handmade only and people invented different tools that helped them make the cloth. For instance, various…
How to wear Norwegian female Sunnmorsbunad – bunad from Sunnmore region of Norway
Norwegian traditional costume – bunad – looks very elegant and sophisticated. It is rather simple in wearing but still, there are few…
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…
Anterija – traditional overdress in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is a very beautiful and ornate folk garment called “anterija”. It is an opulent overdress adorned with a…
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…
Uncovering the hidden museum collection. Various Ukrainian traditional shoes
Recently, we’ve got a rare opportunity to dive into a museum storage and make photos of exhibits that are seldom seen by ordinary visitors.…
Traditional ornaments of ancient Macedonian embroidery. Encrypted symbols and names of Gods
The older the embroidery pattern is, the deeper meaning it has. Modern embroidery designs, usually, just mimic flowers, leaves, and…
Lithuanian folk dress in different regions – typical features, specifics, traditions
One of the most curious things about folk costumes is that, historically, they are formed by the local customs, climate, crafts, available…
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…
Drawings of Bulgarian traditional costume. How to create fashion illustrations of folk clothes
The traditional costumes of Bulgaria are rich in details: weaving patterns, various embroidery designs, and patterns on the fabric. The…
Old photos of Ukrainian national costumes. These photos were made about 100 years ago
The collection of photographs belongs to Ukrainian center of folk culture "Ivan Honchar Museum". These photos were taken from the…
Traditional spinning tools and techniques of the Vikings
We’ve all heard about the great northern warriors called the Vikings and their extraordinary culture (just remember their world-famous…
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…
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…
Some of the most high-quality 1910s photos of Ukrainian peasant clothing. Curious real-life snaps
These photos were made in the early 1910s in central Ukraine (Poltava region) by the photographer Anatoliy Pavlovych who was tortured and…
Variety of Ukrainian traditional women’s bodices and vests from different regions of Ukraine (photos)
One of the very popular traditional outer garments in Ukraine are bodices, vests, and waistcoats. Such pieces of clothing are demi-season…
How is tartan fabric made in Scotland? A small factory will weave fabric even for a single kilt
Scottish kilt and many folk accessories (caps, bags, shawls, etc.) in Scotland are made from special tartan fabric. Historically, tartan is…
The variety of Slavic culture. Traditional Slavic costumes
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Bunad purse – probably the cutest waist pocket of all times
The traditional Norwegian women’s bunad – folk dress – is incomplete without one small but very important accessory. It’s the bunad purse…
Ukrainian traditional sets of jewelry – vintage necklaces (photos)
Ukrainian folk costume is always complimented with such jewelry pieces as necklaces. And traditionally it is normal to mix and combine…
Variety of European folk costumes. Over 250 European regions on one folk festival
European largest folk festival Europeade shows the national costumes used throughout Europe. Here, visitors can find out something new…
Parade of national embroidered clothing in Ukraine (photo report)
A great parade of national embroidered clothing was held in Ukraine. It became an important part of the celebration the Ukrainian…