Dress knives as a part of national costume. North and South America
The American continents have a very long and exciting history of using cold weapons. So, these knives, daggers, and even axes became a…
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National costume of Egypt. Long and loose multi-layered outfits and NO ancient wrap-around garments
When people hear a phrase “Egyptian traditional clothing”, they think about the attire of the Ancient Egypt. But actually, the folk dress…
Folk costume glossary. Hungary
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Hungary: bocskor, bikla, bunda, cifraszűr, csepesz, daróc, dolman, full…
Japanese dolls wearing the traditional clothing (photos)
Various Japanese dolls are an important part of the everyday life and culture of Japan. Many of them have a symbolic meaning or depict the…
Ukrainian vintage necklaces. Beaded necklace could protect from evil eye or determine health issues
The national costume of Ukraine always includes a necklace. In old days, the rings, earrings, or bracelets were traditionally less common.…
The craft of embroidery around the world. Top-5 countries with simple but elegant embroidery patterns
Many countries of the world use embroidery among their main crafts. Since ancient times, embroidery patterns have been a way of…
Folk costume glossary. Mexico
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Mexico: baja jacket, caites, charros, charro suit, china poblana, chincuete,…
Traditional weaving in Peru. The main clothing craft of Quechua people
Traditional weaving is an extremely important craft for Peru. The locals have been using woven garments and household items for thousands…
Traditional clothing of Nepal. Light but modest male and female garments and adorable kids outfits
Nepal is a multicultural and multiethnic country because it was formed in the 18th century from several small kingdoms: Mustang, Madhesh,…
Folk costume glossary. Lebanon
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Lebanon: abaya, abba, agal, gambaz, jubbe, kabkab, kaffia, kubran, labbade,…
Slovenian national costume. Cool undergarments, male breeches, and intricate women’s headdresses
The national costume of Slovenia looks pretty European. Locals call it “Narodna noša”. It was established and unified in the 19th century.…
Traditional attire of Ghana. Bright African patterns with deep meaning form great authentic garments
The traditional costumes of Ghana are not just beautiful. The culture of this country and its ancient heritage influence the folk clothing…
Folk costume glossary. Malaysia
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Malaysia: baju batik, batik, baju kebarung, baju kebaya, baju kurung, baju…
Bunad – beautiful national outfit of Norway
The national costume of Norway is called “bunad”. It is a must-have for the natives, especially for women. But as for me, even if it wasn’t…
Traditional clothing of Jamaica. Modest dresses from bandana fabric and shoes from washed-up materials
Jamaican folk costumes are very bright, multicolored, organic, and breathy. Traditionally, they were made from locally produced handmade…
Folk costume glossary. Czechia
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Czechia: baborák, blata plena, brslenky, bunda, caftan, cervenice, fěrtoch,…
Top-10 cutest folk bags and purses around the world
Every national costume in the world is complemented with accessories. And one of the main and most important accessories is a bag, pouch,…
National clothes of Malaysia. Aboriginal dresses, Malay handmade fabrics, and ornate shawls
There is no single national costume in Malaysia. But all of the outfits can be divided into several main categories: Malay, Chinese,…
Folk costume glossary. United Arab Emirates
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): abaya, agal, burqa, gafaaz, gishwa, gutrah,…
Traditional costume of Palestine. Loose robes, plenty of embroidery, elaborate headdresses, and silver jewelry
The folk clothing of Palestine is extremely rich in embroidery. By the way, the traditional embroidery is called “tatriz”, and it adds a…
National outfit of Tanzania. Male kanzu and female kanga are the main folk garments
Tanzanian clothing traditions speak of modesty, brightness, and ancient customs. For a European, the first impression from a folk dress of…
Ukrainian folk costumes from Museum of Ethnography and Crafts in Lviv (photos)
Ukrainian traditional clothing is rather diverse. The festive outfits are always colorful and rich in embroidery and bright decorations.…
Serbian folk costume. Great diversity of outfits with Balkan, Ottoman, Byzantine, and Slavonic features
Serbia is a curious country from the point of view of the folk costume. Serbian traditional clothing is diverse and beautiful. There is no…
Mongolian traditional outfits. Boots designed for horseback riding and extraordinary headdresses
Mongolian clothing traditions are very ancient, diverse (because every ethnic group has its own peculiarities), and closely connected with…