Colorized old photos from Victorian England. What did men, women, and children wear at the time?
Have you ever wondered looking at an old black&white portrait how those people looked in real life, how their outfits looked like, what was…
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Cute embroidery patterns on vintage Ukrainian women’s shirts (photos)
There is a huge variety of Ukrainian folk embroidery patterns used to decorate the clothing. In the past, every woman made unique shirts,…
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…
What did people wear in the rural Victorian England in 1857 (photos)
The Victorian era in England lasted from 1837 to 1901. It was the period of political and social reforms and the Industrial Revolution. By…
Żywotek – stunning folk bodice in Poland. Slavic analog of corset
In some regions of Poland, women wear a charming bodice called “żywotek” as a part of their traditional attire. This item serves as a…
Dutch clogs making. How wooden klompen are industrially carved
Call them the poor man's answer to the rubber boots. Centuries ago, farmers chipped out holes in wooden blocks to keep their feet dry. Over…
Folk costume glossary. Czechia
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Czechia: baborák, blata plena, brslenky, bunda, caftan, cervenice, fěrtoch,…
Ukrainian vintage traditional belts and sashes. Pom-pons, woven patterns, prints, embroidery – artisans were so inventive!
The variety of Ukrainian traditional belts and sashes used by men and women in the 19th – early 20th century is huge. There are folk belts…
Ukrainian indigo blue embroidery. Only one region traditionally used indigo-dyed threads
Only one small district in Central Ukraine has authentic shirts adorned with indigo blue embroidery. They were made with threads dyed with…
Folk costume glossary. Hungary
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Hungary: bocskor, bikla, bunda, cifraszűr, csepesz, daróc, dolman, full…
American Tulip Time Festival is a chance to see traditional Dutch costumes in the US
The interesting thing about the United States of America is that most of the citizens are descendants from European settlers, and they…
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…
Top-5 most characteristic Bosnian garments
Bosnian traditional attire is charming. Historically, it took some features from Ottoman, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures and combined…
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…
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…
Antique Ukrainian necklace sets – beaded necklaces, seed beaded necklaces, dukach pendants, and crosses
Every Ukrainian maiden and woman had a necklace 100 years ago. It was a must. She could not wear earrings, finger rings, or bracelets, but…
Bavarian traditional costume. Opinions, history, and fashion trends
Bavaria is one of those areas where old clothing traditions are still preserved and estimated. The local folk costume – dirndl for women…
Vintage Christmas season folk clothing in Ukraine: jackets, coats, sheepskin vests, etc.
It’s Christmas time now, the ideal time to remember your traditions and folk culture. This winter is not very harsh and cold, but in the…
Ukrainian floral embroidery on vintage women’s shirts. Embroidered flowers can be so cute!
Floral embroidery patterns are among popular Ukrainian needlework stitches. Ethnologists say that the oldest patterns were most likely…
Greek traditional tsarouchi shoes look odd but so mimimi!
Greek men’s folk costume is very unique comparatively to many other national outfits around the world. Just look at the pleated fustanella…
Authentic clothing from northern Ukraine – bast shoes, woven aprons, and floral embroidery
Northern regions of Ukraine are a swampy woodland area. The lifestyle of local people differed a lot from those in other regions. For…
Folk shoes, socks, and leg wrappings in Montenegro
There are really curious footwear pieces in Montenegro, including not only shoes but also socks and leg wrappings. As Montenegro is one of…
Festival of Ukrainian culture "Ethnic Village" in Israel (+photos)
A great family holiday was held in Israel in May, 2015. The festival was called "Ethnic Village" and was dedicated to Ukrainian-Israeli…
British guernsey or gansey – hand-knitted fishermen’s sweater and symbol of the British knitting industry
Some traditional garments are so charming and beloved by the locals that they’re still in use today, in the 21st century, even though their…