Tunisian traditional jewelry. Top-6 jewelry pieces every Tunisian woman should own
Tunisian traditional jewelry pieces are ornate, rather massive, and very beautiful. They are used not just to adorn the costume of a female…
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Folk dress of Latvia. Noble-looking gentlemen and women in gorgeous shawls with embroidered edges
Latvian traditional costume is charming, modest, and sophisticated. Female outfits are delicate, very feminine, and have a lot of simple…
Ethiopian national costume. Snow-white clothes with colorful embroidery
Ethiopian people still wear their traditional clothes rather often. Older people and the citizens from the rural area use the folk dress…
Chut Thai – the traditional outfits of Thailand. Charming wrap-around cloths and gorgeous royal costumes
The traditional costume in Thailand is called “chut thai” (the translation is “Thai dress”). It is charming – bright and delicate, fitting…
UAE traditional clothing. Emirati men and women cover their heads and bodies
Emirati men and women still keep their traditions in the 21st century. They wear the national outfits of the United Arab Emirates every day…
Female and kid’s fashion of the 20th century in Europe and US (photos)
The beginning of the 20th century changed women’s fashion very much. Crinolines, wide skirts, corsets, and bustles were gradually replaced…
Traditional costume of Venezuela. Liqui liqui for men, flowing ruffled dresses and floral decorations for women
Modern Venezuelans don’t have a habit to wear the folk clothing every day. They even use it rather seldom on special occasions, such as…
Female and kid’s fashion of the 19th century in Europe and US (photos)
In the 19th century, fashion trends became international. Especially, if to talk about feminine wardrobes. Women used corsets, crinoline,…
Traditional headdresses of Muslim women. Do you know the difference between hijab, niqab, and burqa?
Did you know that Muslim women have at least 7 different headdresses to cover their heads? Each piece has unique features and is used in…
National dress of Poland. Delicate lacing, embroidery, bright stripes, and impressive headdresses
The national attire of Poland is very colorful, festive, and diverse. Different regions of the country have their own unique features. It’s…
Tunisian modern female clothing with ethnic motifs (photos)
Tunisians value their clothing traditions very much. They still use folk costumes in everyday life. And – what’s more important – they…
Folk dress of Morocco. Silks, gems, and gold for women, simple elegance for men
Morocco is a country with very rich traditions, a great ethnic diversity, and incredible views. But the clothing traditions of Morocco are…
Vintage designs of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery patterns ever. Part 2 (+ photos)
For Ukrainians, embroidering is very symbolic. Only women used to embroider because this process was considered sacred – though, today…
Vintage patterns of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery designs ever. Part 1 (photos)
The tradition of making and using embroidery on fabric in Ukraine is very ancient and strong. Many pieces of the national costume of this…
Traditional male attire in Greece often includes fustanella (photos)
Greek male costume is very interesting. There are several designs of the costume depending on the region of usage. But the most popular and…
Traditional costume of Hungary. Mix of Renaissance and Baroque creates unique folk outfit
The folk costume of Hungary is rather diverse; it differs from the other Eastern-European national dresses. The Hungarian traditional…
Fashion show of Ukrainian authentic folk costumes (photos)
Many modern young people in Ukraine are fond of the national costumes of this country. Of course, you can buy a modern embroidered shirt…
Traditional costume of Algeria. Three civilizations are mixed in the design of Algerian folk dress
Algerian fashion is very unique. It was formed by the influence of three different civilizations: Arab, African, and Mediterranean. The…
The art of presenting embroidered clothing in Ukraine (photos)
Ukraine treasures its clothing traditions very much. The exhibitions of vintage embroidered garments and folk costumes are often held in…
Traditional outfit of Hawaii. New way of wearing a loin-cloth, stunning feather helmets, and no coconut bra
If you still think that Hawaiian national costume consists of a coconut bra and a grass skirt, this article is for you. The traditional…
Scythian traditional gold jewelry and clothing with gold decorations (5th-4th century B.C.)
The Scythians is a large group of nomadic tribes which lived in Eurasian steppes in the 9th-1st century B.C. Their main living area was…
Bulgarian folk dress. A mix of Ottoman and Slavic garments and clothing traditions
Bulgaria is an interesting Balkan country. Historically Bulgarians are ancestors of Turkic tribes called Bulgars, which mixed with a…
Tunisian vintage female clothing (photos)
Tunisian vintage clothing is precious, not only because of all those gold (embroidery with golden threads, gold embellishments, etc.) but…
Traditional costume of Indonesia. 300 ethnic groups with their own clothing traditions
Indonesia is one of the most heavily populated Asian countries. More than 200 millions of people and over 300 different ethnic groups live…