Top 5 interesting ways to use African kitenge
If you thought that a sarong, pareo, or kitenge – rectangular piece of cloth you can wrap yourself in – has only one or two functions, than…
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Ukrainian floral embroidery. There are so many ways to embroider a flower!
Floral needlework is very typical for Ukraine and Slavic countries in general. There are literally thousands of floral embroidery patterns…
Let’s bust some myths about Scottish national clothing
A Scottish kilt is one of the most recognizable and well-known folk outfits around the world. There is so much info about Scottish…
All our posts about underwear, lingerie, underpinnings, undergarments
If you’re preparing a school or college paper, coursework, homework assignment, or doing a research on the topic of historical or…
Moroccan tagelmust or cheche – traditional Berber turban
This headscarf worn by Berber tribes of Morocco and other countries is both a functional and ceremonial headwear. It helps protect the face…
Angolan traditional samakaka cloth – vibrant, eye-catching, and cheerful African print
Cheerful African prints used in traditional clothes are magnificent. For example, in Angola, there is a tribal fabric called “samakaka”…
Warrior armor around the world. Best exhibits from The Met collection
The history of body armor and military equipment is long and exciting. So many different styles, materials, blacksmithing techniques,…
Yashmak – Turkish traditional semi-transparent veil. Practically out of use today
In the past, Turkish Muslim ladies often covered their faces with an almost sheer veil called “yashmak”. Although, such an accessory is…
Folk costume glossary. Peru
Traditional male and female garments in Peru: ajotas, chullo, chumpi, hojotas, jobona, k'eperina, lliklla, melkkhay, montera, pollera,…
All our posts about shawls and blankets as folk clothing accessories
A shawl is one of the oldest and cutest garments in world’s fashion history. Women have wrapped themselves in rectangular or triangular…
Best show costumes of House of the Dragon, Season 1. Analysis of colors, textures, trimmings, and wonderful jewelry
House of the Dragon, Season 1 has come and gone but this is the time when we can analyze the movie costumes of the entire season as a…
Some of the most high-quality 1910s photos of Ukrainian peasant clothing. Curious real-life snaps
These photos were made in the early 1910s in central Ukraine (Poltava region) by the photographer Anatoliy Pavlovych who was tortured and…
Algerian burnous – charming cloak with pointed hood
This traditional cloak originates from Berber outerwear, so it can be found not only in Algeria but also in Morocco, Palestine (although,…
Modern Native American folk costumes can be masterpieces as much as the original traditional outfits
The national outfits of Native American Indians are famous worldwide for their striking beading, skillful leathercraft, and spectacular…
Traditional clothing of the Netherlands. Dutch baggy pants, lace bonnets, and wooden klompen are the trademark of the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are 14 provinces and each of them has its own style of national attire, its own traditional accessories, etc. But…
All our articles about collars and ruffs as folk clothing accessories
A collar is one of those fashionable clothing accessories that change their design rapidly and dramatically due to a certain trend,…
Top 4 shocking facts about the traditional attire of Bangladesh
Every traditional dress culture has its secrets and staggering facts. And that’s so interesting to explore these most unique and telling…
Danish traditional clothing – a farewell from the 1750s-1850s
The style and design of the traditional clothes in Denmark usually date back to 1750-1900 (some even say 1750-1850). This is the period…
Chip bonnets – common fashionable accessory of the early 19th century
During the Napoleonic Wars period (1803-1815), European and American ladies used a variety of elaborate headdresses, but among the most…
All our articles about scarves and headscarves as folk clothing accessories
Various scarves and headscarves are very popular contemporary and traditional clothing accessories. They’re more common than you would…
Tribal clothing and tattoos around the world. Natural materials usually are the best adornments
Tribal outfits are among the oldest styles of clothes existing. In some countries around the planet, they’re long forgotten, but in others,…
Reconstructions of Kyivan Rus’ male and female attire, the late 10th – early 11th century (+ videos)
In museums, we don’t usually see textiles dating back to the Middle Ages, so it’s always great when accurate and high-quality…
National clothing of Angola. Modern pano is a compromise between traditional dress and Western-style clothes
People in Angola, especially men, usually wear contemporary Western-style clothes today. But some traditional garments are still in use,…
All our posts about mittens, gloves, and muffs as folk clothing accessories
People in colder climates used some kind of hand covering for millennia – gloves, mittens, longish sleeves, etc. These accessories were and…