Where to find national clothing in Ukraine. List of Ukrainian folk museums
We write a lot about the traditional clothes and clothing crafts of Ukraine on this website, but it’s always better to see once than to…
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Vintage baby cradles from different countries and historical periods (+ photos)
For most cultures, children are the most treasured members of the community and, at the same time, they’re most vulnerable. So, people have…
Medieval chaperon or hood. Interesting facts, modifications, and designs
A medieval chaperon is a very practical and handy accessory. It’s a pity we don’t use it these days, as this garment looked cute and…
How to wear Ukrainian folk attire. How married and pregnant women dressed 100-150 years ago step by step (videos)
Authentic Ukrainian women’s clothing was designed perfectly because a female could wear it for years. She didn’t need special maternity…
How to wear Ukrainian traditional costume. Even little girls dressed magnificently for special occasion (videos)
In the 19th – early 20th century, Ukrainians wore mostly handmade and hand-embellished clothing. That’s why every outfit from this period…
Chilean chupalla hat is used by peasants and cowboys since the 1740s
Men in Chile traditionally use a charming wide-brimmed straw hat called “chupalla”. It is a lot smaller, lighter, and comfier than, for…
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…
Byzantine female attire in detail
The Byzantine Empire was a huge and powerful state in 395-1453. Its clothing traditions are rich and interesting to learn about. Let’s look…
Chilean chamanto – traditional poncho-like garment. But it has one unique feature
In Chile, both men and women wear a charming and very South American garment called “chamanto”. This outerwear has a significant role in…
Leathercraft in Ukraine. Stunning vintage leather and sheepskin outerwear and accessories
Leathercraft is one of the oldest handicrafts on Earth. And it is still a part of our life because we use a lot of leather and fur in our…
Kazakh traditional embroidery patterns. What inspired them to create such ornaments?
Kazakh folk dress is usually embellished with cute traditional needlework demonstrating intricate networks of patterns and symbols. The…
19th-century ladies wore bird hats adorned with awful stuffed birds. This led to near extinction of some wild birds
This was a horrific page in human history. We can’t say that similar cruelty doesn’t happen today, but what bird hunters did to millions of…
National costume of Pakistan. Pakistani officials are required to dress in folk clothing since the 1980s
In Pakistan, a lot of people still wear traditional clothes in daily life today. Their folk costumes changed and developed year after year…
Diversity of traditional clothing in South Africa – Xhosa, Ndebele, Zulu, and Venda folk costumes
South Africa is a multicultural country with a long and complicated history. Its clothing traditions are very interesting because they are…
Variety of charming hats used by German ladies in the early 20th century (photos)
This collection of truly sophisticated and charming hats is from The Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology). German dames…
17th-century petticoat breeches – these male pants are so lady-like, it hurts
This style of trousers appeared in Europe in the mid-17th century. A lot of gentlemen wore them with pleasure and joy, though it’s hard to…
Secrets of Palestinian traditional dress and its influence on European fashion
Palestinian traditional clothing culture is so rich and admirable, it has inspired for centuries the tailors and fashion designers not only…
Ukrainian women adorned themselves with skillful embroidery and costly jewelry for every special occasion (photos)
In 18th-early-20th-century Ukraine, women – no matter how rich or poor – strived to look festive, wealthy, and spectacular on every special…
Indian choli blouse – probably the most feminine and attractive female blouse ever
Indian national attire, in general, is one of the most beautiful, feminine, and even sexy (in a good way) outfits around the world. Not…
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…
Vintage purses from the early 20th century. Small and handy works of art (photos)
At the beginning of the 20th century, ladies picked their accessories thoughtfully. For instance, their handbags and purses. Most of such…
Top-5 most characteristic Bosnian garments
Bosnian traditional attire is charming. Historically, it took some features from Ottoman, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures and combined…
How wealthy women dressed in Kyivan Rus’ in the late 10th century
Noble and rich women of Kyivan Rus’ dressed rather attractively. Though, of course, their attire differed a little from our modern concept…
Hunia – Ukrainian authentic outerwear from the Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian region of Ukraine is represented by a bunch of curious and unusual folk garments, especially outerwear. One of them is…