Tudor-era dress. Charming French gown of Anne Boleyn style
The Tudor era in England is a period between 1485 and 1603 when the dynasty of the House of Tudor reigned in the country. It was a time of…
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National costume in Kazakhstan. Main clothes, outerwear, headgear, and footwear
The Kazakh authentic costumes are extremely decorative and practical at the same time. Like any other traditional clothing, the folk…
Medieval hood and late 15th-century chaperon. What do they have in common?
The medieval period in the history of traditional clothing plays a very important role. Some of the most odd and unusual garments were…
Real-life photos of Victorian-era women
And we’re continuing our series of articles that shows vintage photos of people from the Victorian era (1837-1901). This time, these are…
Mysterious box with 17th-century clothing and accessories found on sea bottom
A unique discovery of world significance was made in 2014 in the Netherlands. Divers found a box full of 17th-century clothing,…
Traditional gold jewelry technique: granulation. From Sumer to modern days
Granulation is a very old jewelry making technique. It was possibly invented in Sumer 5,000 years ago and is still used today. Basically,…
Colorized old photos from Victorian England. What did men, women, and children wear at the time?
Have you ever wondered looking at an old black&white portrait how those people looked in real life, how their outfits looked like, what was…
Egyptian tunic from the 7th-8th century. Process of conservation at the V&A
This article will shed some light on the work of museum conservators. Particularly, we’ll talk about an 8th-century Egyptian tunic…
Stage costumes of Outlander series. Men’s Scottish clothing used in this movie
We’re continuing our series of articles dedicated to the costumes of a popular TV show “Outlander”. Today, we’ll talk about the male…
Uncovering the hidden museum collection. Various Ukrainian traditional shoes
Recently, we’ve got a rare opportunity to dive into a museum storage and make photos of exhibits that are seldom seen by ordinary visitors.…
How did Victorian clothing caused people’s deaths
In this article, we will talk about corsets and, particularly, about how very tight corsetry harmed women’s health and even killed them in…
What did people wear in the rural Victorian England in 1857 (photos)
The Victorian era in England lasted from 1837 to 1901. It was the period of political and social reforms and the Industrial Revolution. By…
Amazigh or Berber weaving and embroidery. Loom, patterns, colors, and garments
Amazigh visual arts are very interesting for the scholars and culturologists today because the Berber crafts of weaving and embroidering…
Why did people switch from wearing tunics and gowns to trousers
Today, pants or trousers is a must in any wardrobe, male or female. But it wasn’t always like that. For instance, 2-3,000 years ago,…
Traditional gold jewelry technique: chain making. The loop-in-loop technique
A lot of gold jewelry making techniques haven’t changed much throughout the centuries. And this one is among them. Let’s have a look at the…
How to drape a sari lehenga-style. Several easy steps
Lehenga is a very beautiful Indian skirt used by many women in different regions of India. As you know, the national female garment in this…
Fashion of the High Baroque era in Europe in the 1600s
The life and history of several European countries in the 17th century were connected and, thus, their fashion trends were similar. France,…
Vintage photos of women from Belle Époque
The Belle Époque is a period from the Franco-Prussian War (1871) to the beginning of World War I (1914). European fashion in this era was…
Puritan clothing in 17th-century Europe
There are many myths regarding the Puritans and Puritan “fashion” (I used quotes because Puritans actually didn’t approve of fashion in…
Scottish belted plaid or great kilt. The most multipurpose garment ever!
Most people who’ve ever seen a movie about Scotland (like “Outlander” or “Braveheart” or “Rob Roy”) noticed the outstanding local garment…
Fashion of the early 1600s. Early Baroque era clothing
Let’s have a look at the European fashion at the beginning of the 17th century. During the Early Baroque era, the male costumes were much…
How do they conserve vintage Japanese Samurai armor in the V&A
A lot of historically valuable costumes are kept in museums around the world. And often, they are not just displayed and stored but also…
Stage costumes in Outlander series. More Scottish 18th-century clothing of Claire Fraser
We’ve already published one article about Claire Fraser’s stage outfits (you can read it here). But one material is way not enough to show…
Amazigh or Berber folk jewelry
Berbers or Amazighs are famous for their jewelry. The local blacksmiths and jewelry makers have always been skilled and respected. They…