Traditional embroidery patterns in Tajikistan (photos)
Embroidering is one of the favorite and most popular folk crafts in Tajikistan. Locals embellish their national clothing, traditional…
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Ukrainian dukach – traditional jewelry piece made from coins and adorned with gems (photos)
One of the most popular traditional jewelry pieces in Ukraine is called a “dukach”. It is a pendant of sorts and it is usually made from a…
Stage costumes of “The Frankenstein Chronicles”. British police and bourgeois outfits in the 1820s
The British series “The Frankenstein Chronicles” shows the life of people from different social classes in London, the beginning of the…
Stage costumes in series “The Alienist” are period-accurate to American Gilded Age
Modern TV crime serial “The Alienist” is interesting from the point of view of its stage costumes. The outfits of this movie’s characters…
Top-7 vintage traditional costumes from Ukrainian Polissia area. The most extravagant outfits of this region
Ukraine is one of those countries in Europe that have diverse climate and relief. Therefore, the old clothing traditions are also rather…
Top-10 most stylish African traditional garments
African folk culture is represented by plenty of interesting traditional garments – not only loin-cloths and jewels, as many people think.…
Tudor fashion. How did English ladies and gentlemen dress in the 15-16th century
The Tudor fashion in Europe is represented by England of 1485-1603. In this period, the fashionable silhouette consisted of geometric…
Folk dress tutorial. How to wear Scottish arisaid – female wrap-around plaid
The Scottish climate is rather harsh – cold, windy, and very changeable. That’s partially why the traditional clothing of this country is…
National clothing for children. Kid folk costumes in different countries
What can be more adorable than small children? – Small children in folk costumes of their countries! We offer you a nice selection of…
Vietnamese national dress Ao Dai during 2,000 years of its history. What is Ao Ngu Than and Ao Tu Than?
Vietnamese folk dress ao dai is being used for at least 2,000 years. Of course, it wasn’t changeless – it varied from century to century,…
Stage costumes of Olenna Tyrell from Game of Thrones. She’s got charming pillbox hats with wimples
Back to our series of articles about stage costumes used in today’s popular movies and serials. In this article, we will take a closer look…
This is the only garment worn by Elizabeth I that survived until our days
In Great Britain, a stunning piece of vintage royal clothing was found. It is the one and only dress of Elizabeth I (ruled England in…
Romanian folk clothing. Hand-woven and hand-embroidered garments (+ photos)
The traditional costume of Romania is typically Slavic. Romanian women were very skilled in folk clothing crafts – they spun wool, wove…
National clothing worldwide. Beautiful folk costumes from various corners of the Earth
Enjoy beautiful photos of male and female traditional costumes from around the world. Europe: Belarus, Czechia, Estonia, France, Georgia,…
Indian traditional male clothing for average occasion. Practical advice on how to match it all
This piece of article will be the most useful and interesting for Indian men. Or for those who would like to learn how to wear casual…
Traditional African clothes are back in use. How does it influence fashion and modern life of locals?
African traditional costumes are diverse, very bright, and truly unique. We’ve prepared a cool material for you which will help you learn…
Traditional European hairstyles in the 18th century
The 18th century is one of those periods in history when fashion got extremely crazy. Every decade, court ladies tried to add something new…
Clothing fashion in Europe in the 1850s-1860s
Today, we’d like to tell you a little bit about the fashion of the mid-19th century. What did people wear? And why? What were fashion…
Wonderful exhibition of traditional clothing around the world. Beautiful folk costumes from Europe, Asia, Africa, and America
World culture festivals are a rare thing but they are truly valuable. How can you learn more about your own clothing traditions and the…
Native American women and kids. Old and very rare photos
The world knows not enough about the Native American Indians, their culture, clothing traditions, and lifestyle. Of course, there are…
Bolivian fashion uses folk clothing of indigenous Aymara people
The latest fashion trends in Bolivia show that the folk outfits are gaining popularity in this country. For years, the traditional costumes…
Miao bride is traditionally covered in silver jewelry from head to toe
The Miao people are known far outside the Chinese border because of their ancient traditions and their strong desire to preserve those…
Chinese hanfu has 15 different styles
Chinese official national costume is called “hanfu”. It had 4,000 years of development, changes, and improvement. That’s why there are…
Traditional clothing and jewelry of Oman in the British Museum
The Middle Eastern countries have, perhaps, the most amazing traditional jewelry pieces. And Oman is definitely a place where striking…