Lovely small medieval fair near Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo report
Modern medieval fairs organized by historical reenactors give us a glimpse of how life looked and felt like hundreds of years before our…
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Scandinavian tortoise fibulae or turtle brooches – outstanding Viking-age jewelry pieces
Vikings used a wide variety of brooches called “fibula” in their outfits. Such jewelry items were used instead of buttons, hooks, and…
Traditional clothing of Bahrain. What typically Arabic garments do they wear?
Bahraini men and women traditionally wear Arabic-style clothing. Practically the same or very similar garments we can see in Saudi Arabia,…
Serbian traditional double-knit socks. What tricks and secrets do they have?
These magnificent folk accessories are among the most precious pieces of Serbian culture – they are traditional double-knit socks…
Dandy fashion in the 19th century. What crazy trends did they invent?
Dandyism is a fascinating fashion style, the popularity of which in Europe came in the late 18th – early 19th century. British and French…
Dutch bonnet – charming headdress of the Netherlands
No other folk garment or accessory has as many different designs, styles, and cuts as a headdress. Every country, region, or even village…
Variety of Ukrainian traditional aprons. Woven and embroidered aprons with lovely patterns
A lot of female folk costumes in Ukraine included an apron. It was a festive piece of clothing, a handy garment that protected the skirt…
Pelisse – women’s outerwear originating from military uniform
These very feminine-looking coats actually derived from military uniforms, particularly from fur-trimmed jackets worn by the 17th-century…
Traditional garments of Brazil and Portuguese influence on them
A lot of people are familiar with sparkly and bright Brazilian carnival outfits, but these are far not the only garments traditionally worn…
Top-5 interesting facts about folk costume of Kyrgyzstan
The national costume of Kyrgyzstan hasn’t changed much for the last almost 700 years. A lot of garments remain practically identical to…
Georgian-era jewelry styles: festoon necklaces, Lover’s Eyes, quizzing glasses, and handmade chains
This is the second part of the material about Georgian-era jewelry. This time, we’ll talk about various styles of adornments used by the…
Maternity corsets in the 18th century. Did pregnant women really wear corsets?
Today, we have a wide choice of maternity clothing available, designed and made specifically for this purpose. But what about women in the…
African ceremonial dress mushanana – very simple but cute folk attire from Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi
In several African countries, women wear a beautiful flowing outfit called “mushanana”. At first glance, it may look like the fabric is a…
Georgian-era jewelry. What materials did jewelers use at the time?
The Georgian-era jewelry pieces are very elegant and tasteful items, despite often being made from artificial materials. And the jewelry…
Slavic men wore folk leather belt that was so wide it covered their six-pack
These traditional belts were popular among the men of the Carpathian Mountains. They were not only beautiful and decorative but also…
Hungarian women’s folk hairstyles and headdresses from child to widow
Slavic countries have very curious hair traditions. And this time, we’ll talk about Hungary and its folk hairstyles and headwear. The local…
Men’s Regency fashion of the early 19th century
At the beginning of the 1800s in Europe, the Regency and Empire fashion styles thrived. We’ve already written a lot about stylish outfits…
Traditional Miao / Hmong headpiece
The women of Hmong and Miao origin wear this headdress with their national costumes. Of course, there are several sub-ethnic groups that…
Peruvian pollera – striking wide skirt adorned with colorful weavings
Peruvian women love these adorable and eye-catching skirts. They’re so bright! Though such full skirts aren’t very flattering to most…
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…
History and cute examples of horizontal weaving looms
Our ancestors, no matter in what part of the world they lived, used different weaving looms to produce the fabric and make clothes from it.…
Háromszék folk clothes. The secrets of Transylvanian traditional bodice
The Háromszék area in Transylvania has old and rich clothing traditions. Though this region was already industrially and technically…
Tibetan men used to dress in sheepskin outerwear over bare skin, leaving the right arm exposed even in winter
The folk dress of Tibet looks charming. Especially their charming outerwear called “chuba” that can tell so much about the wearer. In the…
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…