Royal clothing in Kyivan Rus in the 10th-11th century. Modern reconstructions of costumes
Kyivan Rus’ was one of the largest and most powerful medieval countries in Europe. Most scientists and historians believe that its…
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Native American Indian moccasins and their marvelous embellishments
The moccasins are among those clothing articles that identify a Native American. They literally scream Native American Indian origin. Most…
Clothing and shoes of the Romanov children. Royal garments in the Russian Empire
It is always interesting and exciting to look at the outfits of the royals around the world and from various periods of time. So many…
Crimson Peak stage costumes. Delicate and ornate gowns of Edith Cushing
This is the next part of Crimson Peak movie costumes analysis. In this material, we’ll talk about Edith Cushing’s outfits in all their…
Female and kid 19th-century clothes were often adorned with lace (photos)
In the 1800s, people of some European countries widely used lace to adorn their clothing, underwear, shoes, and accessories. These pieces…
Medieval warrior armor in Kyivan Rus, the 10th – early 11th century (photos)
The medieval warriors from different parts of the world looked rather alike, but there were some differences between them, of course.…
What did they wear in Ancient Greece? Mycenaean attire
The fashion traditions of this Ancient Greek culture brought us the tunic. They were the first – by the way, men, because Mycenaean women…
Crimson Peak stage costumes and their real-life historical equivalents. Lucille Sharpe
One of the best modern Gothic horror romance movies “Crimson Peak” shows very beautiful and extravagant stage costumes. They are made…
Traditional dolls in folk costumes around the world
Dolls are among the oldest kid’s toys in the world. In the past, they also played the role of amulets and protection items for children.…
Slovak and Czech national kroje or folk dress (+ photos)
These days, national costumes are estimated highly and preserved carefully all around the world. People don’t usually wear them in…
Native American 1800s shoulder bag from The Met
The Native American traditional art is so different from European, Asian, or African one that it is always exciting to learn more about it.…
Samples of vintage French, Belgian, and Italian lace
Lace is one of the best inventions ever regarding fashion. It was used for hundreds and even thousands of years to embellish clothing,…
What did they wear in Ancient Greece? Minoan clothing
Minoan traditional clothes were very colorful and cheerful. Though in our time, these costumes would look scandalous and extravagant, we…
French lace. Vintage lace baby bibs
Since the invention of lace, people love it and widely use it to decorate their clothing. The French lace appeared at the end of the 17th…
Japanese homongi kimono – formal garment of married women
This type of kimono was very popular among Japanese women. It was the next step after the furisode kimono. Homongi is used even in modern…
Vintage Ukrainian shoes. Various leather footwear from late 19th – early 20th century
Ukrainian authentic shoes may look a bit weird but that’s what people wore 100 years ago. This footwear was not as comfortable as modern…
Magnificent necklaces made using vintage beads and pendants from different parts of the world (part 2)
This is the second part of the material about jewelry pieces made from a mix of modern and vintage beads, pendants, crosses, etc. from…
Extremely beautiful necklaces made of a mix of beads and pendants from around the world (part 1)
Magnificent jewelry pieces shown in this material are truly works of art. They are modern necklaces made by Ukrainian artisan Slava Saliuk,…
Traditional clothing of sans-culottes. How was it different from usual 18th-century French clothes?
Sometimes, clothing plays a very important role in our life. And we’re not talking about being a fashionista or icon of style, we’re…
Algerian folk clothing from different regions of the country
The traditional dress of Algeria is beautiful and diverse. This is a large country, that’s why the folk costumes of various parts of it can…
Traditional clothing in Ancient Rome. What did they wear?
Most people have heard at least something about the typical clothing of Ancient Rome. The word “toga” is familiar, isn’t it? But if you…
Crimean Tatar male tubeteika caps and embroidered patterns on them
Crimean Tatar culture is different from the one of Tatarstan, it is a separate ethnic group that has its roots in the Crimean peninsula.…
Folk dress of Nepal. Main Nepalese garments
The national costumes of Nepal are deeply connected to the local religious beliefs. Even the number of fastenings or color of the piece can…
Tunisian farmla – ornate vest with sparkling gold embroidery
A lot of Tunisian traditional garments are ornate and expensive. And the jewelry pieces are exquisite. You might even say that it is…