Folk costume of Vikings. How did it look like?
To modern people, the Viking clothes look weird and romantic at the same time. But what about the comfiness? Would we agree to wear things…
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Mekhela Sador – traditional Assamese costume
One of the Indian ethnic groups, the Assamese people, have a very delicate and elegant women’s folk clothing. The outfit is called “mekhela…
The sacred meanings of African clothing. Who should wear African folk garments?
Africa is an astounding continent, with unique traditions, beliefs, and culture. There are so many different ethnic groups in Africa, who…
African traditional Mud cloth – fabric dyed with mud. Yes, really!
In Africa, there is a very curious and unique fabric, traditionally handmade and widely used by Malian ethnic groups. This cloth and the…
Traditional Indian hairdo for Bharatanatyam folk dance
One of the most popular Indian folk dances is a Bharatanatyam dance. It is performed by Indian women, dressed in richly adorned costumes…
Bouyei embroidery. Traditional craft of Bouyei ethnic group in China
One of many Chinese ethnic groups – the Bouyei people – has a very developed folk craft of embroidery. These double-sided embroidered…
Folk embroidery in Korea: traditional patterns and styles of embroidery
The traditional Korean embroidery is extraordinary. Let’s look at these beautiful patterns and designs with Korean Master Embroider Lee…
Traditional craft of lacemaking in Croatia
Handmade lace looks so beautiful. In the 18th and 19th centuries, such lace was one of the main decorative elements for clothing and…
The art of Tibetan and Qiang embroidery
Today, we’d like to introduce you to the Tibetan and Qiang embroidery. These samples of embroidery definitely are worth seeing – they are…
Traditional clothing of Mesopotamia. What did it look like?
What did the clothing in Mesopotamian look like? Let's do a Sumerian costume breakdown. Basically, fashion changes when the world changes.…
Gorgeous jewelry of Indian Maharaja and Maharani – great and wealthy rulers of India
Indian Maharaja and Maharani used to wear tons of gold, gems, and massive jewelry pieces. It is traditional for Indian culture to wear a…
Modern fashion designers use Ugandan traditional barkcloth. European top fashion trend
Using the Ugandan traditional barkcloth is a new and curious fashion trend in Europe. This fabric is unique, extravagant, and luxurious.…
Top-5 most popular traditional Japanese outfits
Japan has a wide variety of folk garments. Usually, they are multilayered and intricately decorated. We chose the most popular and beloved…
Fashion of the Dark Age Europe. The Carolingian Renaissance
Thanks to the Carolingian Renaissance that existed in Dark Age Europe in the 9th-10th centuries, France got its reputation as the center of…
Male national costume of Bhutan. How to wear a gho
Bhutanese men’s folk costume is charismatic and unusual. You definitely notice the shoes – beautifully adorned works of art. But the whole…
Traditional jewelry of Dark Age Europe: Anglo-Saxon style jewels
The clothes used in Dark Age Europe was pretty simple. Nothing extraordinary, really. But we can’t say the same about the jewelry pieces.…
What clothing was used in Dark Age Europe
The Dark Ages, also known as the Early Middle Ages, is a period after the fall of the Roman Empire. The style of clothing at the time…
National costume of the Filipino Tboli people
In the Philippines, there is a curious ethnic group – the Tboli people. They have beautiful traditional costumes, decorated with…
Ukrainian traditional handicrafts. Interview with Vira Nakonechny, famous craftswoman
Ukrainians even in the 21st century take great pride in their embroidery. These are considered high art and filled with themes that are…
Tapa cloth – original barkcloth of the Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands couldn’t provide local people with decent materials that could be used to make clothes: wool, cotton, silk, linen, etc. But…
Evolution of Japanese kimono. 15th-century kimonos and modern red carpet kimonos
Few historical garments capture the imagination the way the kimono does. Let’s talk a bit about the kimono’s evolution, its unique…
Folk clothing in Iran. Beautiful garments from various areas of Iran
Iran is a country with many different ethnic groups. Each of them has their own exceptional clothing traditions and styles. The outfits in…
Ugandan traditional craft of barkcloth making. How to make fabric from tree bark
In Uganda, there is a very interesting and old craft – making fabric called “barkcloth”. It is literally made from a tree bark. Such…
Folk clothes and accessories of Ukrainian babies and kids
In Ukraine, children traditionally wore embroidered shirts from a very young age. The patterns served as the protection from evil. Most of…