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…
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Kenyan traditional accessories – beaded headdresses and shoes made from rubber, leather, and wood
Many indigenous tribes around the world use traditional techniques of beadwork to decorate their headpieces, bags, and to make jewelry. And…
Folk costume glossary. Morocco
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Morocco: abaya, baboush, balgha, burka, burnoose, cheich, deraa, dfina,…
Chinese cosplay skateboarder does skateboarding tricks in traditional clothing and cosplay costumes – you have to watch this!
The cosplay skateboarder became a real YouTube star recently. He’s a Chinese young man making lovely skateboard performances dressed in…
Tunisian male jebba is one of the oldest Tunisian cultural garments
This opulent robe adorned with traditional embroidery looks regal and respectful. It adds a man the atmosphere of dignity and wealth. This…
Where to find national clothing in Mexico. List of Mexican folk museums
Mexican folk clothing culture is very interesting particularly because this country was populated by Mayan, Aztec, and Inca people once,…
Riding coat – extravagant 18th-century female sports garment
In the 1700s, most noblewomen could ride a horse, but just imagine how hard it was to do it wearing a corset, a floor-length skirt, and…
What features did Korean modern hanbok adopt from Western-style clothes?
Modern Korean hanbok is very fashionable attire. It is one of the rare traditional outfits that change constantly and is modernized like no…
Mongolian millennium-old mummy in Adidas-style shoes. Whaaat?!
Several years ago, Mongolian archaeologists found a mummy of a woman dated 1,100 years old wearing very stylish shoes that survived all…
5 Traditional garments in Lebanon. Most famous Lebanese male and female folk clothing items
Most people around the world know too little about Lebanese national costumes. And that’s a pity, as some of the Lebanese folk garments are…
Medieval surcoat. Was it military-only outerwear?
Most medieval main and outer garments were rather similar-looking. They had the cut of a tunic or dress, with long sleeves, a round…
How body lice helped determine when people started to wear hand-woven clothes
How do we know when humans started to use clothing made from fabric? How did scientists determine this important change in our history?…
Andean folk chullo hat – charming and warm accessory
The Andean regions of South America have a rather harsh climate. It’s often cold and windy there. That’s why the local indigenous people…
Secrets of Ukrainian traditional women’s headdresses used in the 18th – first half of the 20th century
Ukrainian married women traditionally covered their heads. This tradition takes roots in the ancient times – Scythian (585-260 B.C.),…
Striking African ethnic hairstyles in Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl 2020 music video
African folk culture is unique and so different from Western-style clothing traditions. Not only the national clothing differs, but…
Most popular Yemeni traditional garments
The Yemeni folk clothing culture is very diverse and interesting. As usual, female traditional outfits are much more eye-catching,…
Pet-en-l'air jacket – fashionable but informal 18th-century ladies’ garment
The clothing in the 1700s was very elaborate, decorative, and good-looking. Especially the outfits of the ladies from this era. One of such…
Movie costumes in Marie Antoinette historical drama film – 70 outfits of Marie Antoinette
In this article, you’ll read about 70 lovely ensembles worn by Marie Antoinette in a cognominal movie. Some of their features (like the…
Lao traditional men’s pants called “salong”. Festive and ceremonial garment of Laos
Lao men dress in the national outfit for various special occasions, like weddings, national celebrations, ceremonies, contests, and similar…
Uncu – Inca men’s tunics from the 1400s – 1550s
The Inca culture is mysterious and unique. It is not fully studied as yet, the archaeologists and historians find new facts and artifacts…
5 Interesting facts about the British 18th-19th-century hand-weaving industry
British textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries was brutal compared to our modern computerized textile manufacturing. At the time,…
Umutsha – decorative Zulu beaded belt. African traditional beadwork
Many indigenous African tribes have a tradition to adorn their clothes, jewelry, and accessories with beads. Beadwork is a significant part…
Indian sarees and other traditional outfits fit perfectly in music videos. Iggy Azalea – Bounce
It’s very easy to find Indian traditional clothing in movies and video clips because these outfits are extremely cheerful, colorful,…
Sewing thread in the medieval period. What threads did they use and why?
What kind of thread did people use to make clothing in Middle Age Europe? Of course, all of these threads were handmade, same as the…