Puttees instead of socks. Why leg wrappings were so popular that people used them up until the mid-1900s?
A lot of vintage costumes, especially of European warriors from different periods (the Vikings, Roman and Saxon soldiers, World War I and…
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Poncho – original South American outerwear. A link that connects the tradition to here and now
Several countries in South America traditionally use this outer garment practically all year round. Poncho is not only warm and cozy, it’s…
Artificial cranial deformation in Congo and traditional Congolese headdresses of the same shape
Queen Ramonda’s headdress in Black Panther movie was inspired by African tribal hats and hairdos. We often see similar elongated shapes of…
Folk clothing crafts: felting, spinning, weaving, knitting, and netting
These traditional clothing crafts are very old and widespread throughout the whole planet. Our ancestors – no matter in what country or…
Collection of woven ceremonial towels from northern Ukraine
It’s typical for many Slavic countries to use ceremonial towels (wedding towels, towels framing religious icons, etc). Most often, they are…
Kyrgyz traditional women’s headdresses. Elechek – remarkable multifunctional headpiece
Kyrgyz folk headpieces are remarkable accessories. There are 3 main types of female headgear: a tebetei (fur hat), a topu (skull-cap), and…
Kayan people with their neck rings look bizarre but it’s their heritage. Do you agree?
The women of Kayan tribes have an odd and even dangerous tradition to lengthen their necks with special brass neck rings. They’ve been…
Krysania – fancy traditional felt hat of Hutsuls in Carpathian Ukraine
One of the most famous subethnic groups of Ukrainians is Hutsul people. They live in a certain area in the Carpathian Mountains and have an…
Gutrah or shemagh – Saudi traditional male headwear
This headdress is a symbol of Saudi Arabia. The local men wear it with pride and know its history and cultural importance. It’s not…
Top-8 extraordinary facts about Vietnamese Ao Dai
In Vietnam, the national attire is called “Ao Dai”. Besides, there is a male and female Ao Dai, which differ in design. This costume looks…
Empire clothing style. 18th-century people wanted to resemble ancient statues
The Empire fashion style is a great example of radical changes in fashion. It’s hard to find a historical period with a more abrupt change…
Korean hanbok is 2,000 years old. Female hanbok was invented for comfort
A lot of people around the world consider Korean traditional costume called “hanbok” to be very elegant and good-looking. Its design is…
History of textile. What fibers were used throughout millennia to make fabric?
Our ancestors learned how to make fabric long ago. Of course, they produced only natural fabrics, but if you think they couldn’t make…
Town fairs were trendsetters in the 19th-century Ukraine
In the 19th century, town fairs became extremely popular in many European countries, including Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Hungary, and so…
History of Japanese national apparel. What did the Japanese wear before kimono?
Today, everyone knows that a kimono is a traditional costume in Japan. It’s hard to find a person who has never seen a kimono at least in…
Traditional clothing of Bosnia and Herzegovina – striking mix of Balkan, Oriental, and Mediterranean
The national attire of Bosnia and Herzegovina is unique and interesting not only thanks to its diversity but also because it got some…
Nigerian traditional agbada – regal male attire
This outfit looks great – formal and regal. And it’s very different from the popular idea of how African men dress. A lot of people still…
How Medieval and Renaissance clothing was made. Bonus – tailor’s tools
In the Middle Ages and Renaissance era, there was no mass market of clothing, which we have now. People made every garment individually and…
Cambodian folk dress or Khmer folk dress
Cambodian folk dress and Khmer folk dress is the same because the Khmer people are the native inhabitants of the Cambodia. 97% of Cambodian…
Peruvian montera hats – striking headdresses of women in Peru
Peruvian women are easily distinguished from other South American ethnic groups by their bright and beautifully decorated hats. Peruvian…
Traditional clothing of Poland. Krakovian folk dress
Diversity is typical for Polish folk dress. In total, there are 68 different variations of traditional attire in Poland. Impressive, isn’t…
Moroccan authentic jewelry – massive, copious, and so charming
Moroccan women love jewelry. And always have. But Moroccan gold and silver pieces, adorned with precious and semi-precious stones, aren’t…
Movie costumes in folk horror film Midsommar. Swedish folk dress in a horror movie? Unreal!!!
Folk horror movies are so rare, and films with Swedish folk attire as stage costumes are even rarer. That’s why it’s so interesting to…
Top-3 amazing facts about Queen Elizabeth I’s wardrobe
European monarchs often were trendsetters in fashion. The clothing designs and even little details of kings and queens’ apparel were…