Greek folk dress from different periods and regions (+ photos)
Greek traditional costumes are so charming that many outlanders have tried them on with pleasure during centuries. Kings and queens wore…
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Korean traditional paper umbrella jiusan was a widespread status accessory
Korean folk fashion has one particular accessory that can easily catch your attention. It is a delicate women’s parasol made from bamboo…
Ukrainian men’s embroidered shirts from the early 1900s are so rare. Here are just a few of them
It is true that Ukrainian museums and private collections have a very limited collection of authentic male embroidered shirts. Usually,…
Royal apparel worn in Kyivan Rus in the 13th century
In the mid-13th century, Kyivan Rus’ fall into pieces after the Mongol invasion. And one of these pieces – the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia…
Traditional women’s tahya headwear in Turkmenistan
Turkmen women traditionally wore bright skull-caps beautifully decorated with embroidery. In the past, a headdress was an obligatory part…
Unusual embroideries on Ukrainian ceremonial towels can kill depression (+ photos)
Ukrainian embroidered ceremonial towels from different parts of the country look alike; there are certain rules as to how they should be…
Female headdresses in Tunisia (+ photos)
Women in Tunisia traditionally cover their heads – with scarves, shawls, veils, hats, and other headwear pieces. Even today, in the modern…
Cute embroidery patterns on vintage Ukrainian women’s shirts (photos)
There is a huge variety of Ukrainian folk embroidery patterns used to decorate the clothing. In the past, every woman made unique shirts,…
Korean hanji paper and traditional clothing & accessories made from it
The hanji paper is a very common material in Korean traditional clothing culture. They make a lot of things out of it – clothes, shoes,…
Byzantine imperial dress. What did Byzantine emperors wear?
Byzantine was a very rich and very Christian empire, which influenced, of course, the clothing tradition of this country. Based on Roman…
Stage costumes in Sleepy Hollow. Horror movies can have marvelous historical costumes
Tim Burton’s movies are always extravagant and have a certain, very unique atmosphere. The same we can say about the stage costumes of…
Jewelry, accessories, and hairstyles in Ancient Greece
We’ve already talked a lot about the clothing in Ancient Greece and it’s time to find out what accessories, jewels, and hairdos people used…
Pockets in Ukrainian traditional clothing from the 18th-20th century
The pocket is a fairly modern invention, at least if to talk about pockets as we know them now. First pockets appeared in the 1600s, but…
Norwegian bunad jewelry: halsknapp and sølje
The traditional costume of Norway called “bunad” is usually complemented with certain jewelry pieces. The locals love silver jewels,…
Classical Ancient Greek clothing pieces: chiton, peplos, and himation
We’ve actually got some knowledge as to how the Ancient Greeks dressed. We see it in Ancient Greek statues, wall art, and other similar art…
National attire of Dagestan. What did these proud Caucasian people wear?
Dagestan is one of those regions in the Caucasus that are so rich in clothing traditions. The folk outfits here were bright, multilayered,…
Modern replicas of Cossack costumes. Clothing of elite military forces (photos)
Not many people around the world know but in the 16th-18th century on the territory of modern Ukraine, were formed special semi-military…
The craft of felting. A lot of folk garments around the world are made using felting technique
It is said that felting is one of the oldest techniques to produce fabric. And it is among the most odd-looking materials either. Some…
Latvian traditional woolen shawl. Magnificent garment to keep you warm
In most countries around the world, the traditional outerwear was rather usual – jackets, coats, cloaks, etc. But Latvia is rather special,…
Vintage and modern embroidered clothes from central Ukraine (photos)
Ukraine is a comparatively large country, so its clothing traditions are diverse. Ukrainian folk costumes can vary so much that it seems…
19th-century lace collars – expensive and ornate openwork masterpieces
In the 17th-19th century, lace became extremely popular in Europe. The aristocracy, royals, and clergy were the main consumers of lace.…
Late modern period fashion. Why 19th-century gowns were so ornate and beautiful?
The late modern era is a period filled with love for the woman, who was thought to be some unearthly, delicate creature. This was at the…
Jewelry pieces in Ancient Greece. Samples of 3,000-year-old gold jewels
In Ancient Greece, people just loved jewels. They used a lot of adornments, skillfully and artfully made. Many pieces were made from gold…
Folk clothing crafts of Oaxaca, Mexico. Traditional Mexican weaving and embroidering
Mexico is so rich in bright clothing traditions. Colors, patterns, shapes, textures – South American continent in special that way. But…