Indian block printing on the fabric. Traditional handicraft is still used to dye textiles
The fabrics used in Indian traditional clothing culture are often hand-printed using different techniques, some of which are more…
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Mourning dress in Victorian England. Male, female, and kid mourning outfits
Mourning is a usual thing for humans because people die all the time. But these days, it goes easy on us – we don’t usually have such…
Folk costume of Southern Albania. Garments, features, colors, and adornments
Southern Albania is the area with unique traditional outfits. There are some peculiarities common for all these regions, but other features…
Japanese traditional undergarments. What goes under kimono?
As you might know, the national costume of Japan consists not only of a kimono but of many layers of clothing. And the underwear pieces…
How to weave Scottish tartan on a loom. Tips and tricks for weaving tartan
The Scottish tartan is a classic example of traditional weave. Very often, the tartan for kilts, arisaids, belted plaids, and other…
Thai monk traditional robe. How do they drape it?
Buddhism is the most common religion in Thailand. You can see lots of Buddhist monks in this country, wearing their distinctive traditional…
Old Ukrainian spinning and weaving tools. 5,000-year-old loom
In the old days, fabrics were handmade only and people invented different tools that helped them make the cloth. For instance, various…
Top-5 ethnic minorities around the world and their national clothing
On this website, you can find a lot of info about ethnic minorities and their culture and clothing traditions, etc. That’s because the folk…
Who are the so-called macaronis and what’s the connection to 18th-century fashion
Most of us have heard at least once the term “macaronis”. But do you really know what that means and what story is behind it? Let’s find…
How to wear female folk dress of Bhutan
Bhutanese female folk attire is rather feminine-looking and easy to wear. Though, draping the dress properly can be a bit tricky. As many…
Conspiracy theories regarding Chinese Han and Manchu clothing
Young people in China today are returning to the traditional Hanfu – folk clothing of Han ethnic group, which makes up almost 92% of the…
How to wear African Swazi female traditional costume
A lot of people think that African traditional clothing is the same for any ethnic group on the continent. But that’s wrong. Actually,…
Bavarian traditional costume. Opinions, history, and fashion trends
Bavaria is one of those areas where old clothing traditions are still preserved and estimated. The local folk costume – dirndl for women…
Modern twist for vintage Indian garments. How to re-use sari, dupatta, lehenga, or palazzo
Everyone knows that Indian traditional garments are incredibly elegant and ornate. Especially women’s outfits. A lot of people pass their…
Robe a la Francaise or sack-back robe from the 18th century. Rare surviving gown
In the 1700s in Europe, ladies wore beautiful dresses that were called a robe a la Francaise or a sack-back robe. Elegantly designed, these…
Ikat silk weaving in Thailand. Traditional Thai craft
The ikat is a special dyeing technique achieved by binding the sections of thread before weaving to give the fabric a certain pattern. The…
Top-20 best GOT male stage costumes. Beauty of Game of Thrones clothing
The costume designers of Game of Thrones series often took inspiration from the traditional garments of different countries – African…
Georgian traditional clothing pieces. Oddly elegant Georgian folk shoes (photos)
The national costumes of Georgia are extremely elegant, especially the female garments. We’ve chosen for you several pretty clothing…
The variety of Ukrainian women’s folk headdresses (+ photos)
Headwear is among those most informative accessories ever. They can give info about gender, age, marital status, social class, financial…
Stage costumes of Outlander series. Women’s Scottish outfits used in this movie
And it’s time for a new piece of info dedicated to the stage costumes of a popular series “Outlander”. This article will tell you about the…
How to apply traditional Japanese geisha makeup
These days, more and more women around the world, who are not Japanese, fall in love with Japan’s culture and learn how to dress like a…
Elizabethan costume. Feminized men and ceruse-wearing women
The Elizabethan era occurred in England in 1558-1603, when Queen Elizabeth I reigned in the country. This period is interesting because,…
Armenian national costumes and their beautiful details (+ photos)
The national outfit of Armenia is ornate and beautiful. You can see the rich culture of this country in its clothing and jewelry. Armenia…
Traditional outfits of Jamaica. Airy but modest clothes (+ photos)
Jamaican male and female costumes are rather typical for the Caribbean region. The main purpose of these garments is to protect the body…