Liqui liqui – Venezuelan male national attire
In Venezuela and Colombia, men have very elegant and even dandy-like traditional attire. It differs a lot from most folk costumes around…
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Kyrgyz national dress and its peculiarities. What materials did these cattlemen use to make clothing?
Kyrgyz traditional outfits not only look pretty but also are very comfy to wear. Actually, that’s the main feature of Kyrgyz folk dress…
Hungarian Székely traditional dress. This ethnic group has cute folk clothing
In Eastern Europe, there are many ethnic groups that are related to each other but have their own unique and distinctive features. And…
Burdens of life of European Medieval and Renaissance tailors
The profession of a tailor was estimated highly in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. It was rather hard to master this trade and open your…
Any other folk garments in Sri Lanka, except for sarong and sari? Sure! Here are some
We’ve been asked about Sri Lankan traditional pieces of clothing, other than the world-famous sarong and sari. Of course, there are a few…
Cabin crew fashion throughout time. What did flight attendants wear in different periods of history?
This is a special article dedicated to flight attendants and the history of their uniforms. It’s our way to support and cheer up the cabin…
European fashion trends in the 1890s: leg’o’mutton sleeves and bolero jackets
In this article, we’ll talk about the fashion trends in women’s clothing of the 1890s. What did ladies wear? What silhouette was the most…
Folk dress of Czechia: Moravian outfit
Many Czech folk costumes look rather bizarre, especially women’s outfits with their baroque exaggerated shapes – puffed sleeves, short and…
Slavic fringed aprons – cute but odd aprons popular in Eastern Europe
This garment looks a bit strange – all that long hairy fringe sticking from the sides and bottom of the apron. But somehow, it fits the…
Star Wars movie costumes and historic military uniforms. Outfits of the Imperial people based on Nazi uniform?
Usually, we analyze civil historic clothing in our articles about stage costumes used in popular TV shows – ladies’ gowns, gentlemen’s…
Curious facts about folk dress of Sri Lanka
How much do you know about Sri Lankan traditional attire? The majority of people hardly know that sari and sarong are the most widespread…
Sacred headdress of Ukrainian women since pagan times
Ukrainian women have always been very creative with their clothing, jewelry, and accessories. There are dozens of arty-crafty headdresses…
Ukrainian embroidered wedding towels with the Tree-of-Life motif
In Ukraine, ceremonial wedding towels are an integral part of the traditional (and even modern) marriage ceremony. Practically every couple…
History of jabot. Weird shirt accessory from the 1650s
This a bit weird accessory came into fashion in the mid-17th century. It had a long and fascinating history and went through centuries…
African aso oke fabric used by Yoruba people. Charming traditional cloth
In Africa, there are numerous types of traditional textiles produced and used by the local tribes since the beginning of time. In this…
Traditional embroidery and openwork on Ukrainian ceremonial towels
Here are several samples of Ukrainian traditional needlework and openwork. These two crafts were widely used by the local women to decorate…
Men’s attire in Europe in the 16th century. German Renaissance outfit
There are so many articles and videos about the aristocratic outfits from the 16th century in England, France, Italy, etc. But what about…
Bunad purse – probably the cutest waist pocket of all times
The traditional Norwegian women’s bunad – folk dress – is incomplete without one small but very important accessory. It’s the bunad purse…
Byzantine crowns with pendilia or temple pendants – artful jewelry or imperial symbol of power?
The traditional attire of Byzantine royals was extremely ornate, opulent, and eye-catching. It had to be as this state was huge and…
Estonian folk dress. Beauty in simple things
Estonia is one of those European countries that preserve old traditions and are very serious about the national heritage. Their authentic…
Wheel farthingale or French farthingale. No surviving examples, so how did it look like?
Unfortunately, we know about this underpinnings item only from old books, tailors' bills, and paintings that only give us a clue about this…
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…
Sudanese jalabiya. What kind of garment is that?
Sudan is a country with typically African climate, very hot and sunny. Of course, the clothes have to be special for people to cope with…
Hairstyles in the 1620s-1640s. Bouffons, silver hair, and hair jewelry at the nape
Recently, we’ve published a material about mid-17th-century clothing in Europe: Gowns of ladies in the 1640s in Europe. Lace, silks,…