Ajrak block printing in Pakistan. This 5,000-year-old technique of fabric dyeing still lives
The tradition of block printing on fabric exists in Pakistan for 5,000 years. Such traditional garments as an ajrak shawl decorated with…
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Mexican charro suit – heritage outfit used as traditional attire, festival wear, and folk dance costume
This outfit is famous worldwide and is a symbol of Mexican culture known to almost everybody. You can see it in Mexico fairly often – in…
All our articles about hand fans, parasols, and umbrellas as folk clothing accessories
In some countries around the world (for example, Japan, Korea, China, etc), a hand fan is one of the most important traditional clothing…
Gamurra and giornea – some of the most interesting Italian dress styles in the 15th-16th century
Italian ladies in the 15th – early 16th century often wore rather curious and comfy dresses called gamurra (camora, zupa, etc – there were…
Short history of fashion in Ukraine – cool video with pictures and examples. Why Russia wants to wipe out Ukrainian culture?
On October 10, 2022, Ukraine was under massive missile attack from Russia. Russians fired over 80 rockets during only 1 day. Every…
Modern female Japanese kimono ideas. Traditional outfits captured on camera in modern-day streets of Japan
Many modern national costumes around the planet look less interesting than the authentic outfits worn hundreds of years ago. Often, the…
Dune 2021 show costumes. Comparison of House Atreides military uniforms from Dune 2021 and Dune 1984
Such epic movies as Dune always grab your attention. And with this particular film, you can compare the one released in 1984 and a recent…
All our articles about bags, purses, pouches, and backpacks as folk clothing accessories
During all of human history, people used various bags to carry goods – handbags, shoulder bags, purses, pouches, backpacks, satchels, and…
Lengberg Castle bikini is a fake. How so?
In 2008, we witnessed a scandalous costume sensation – archaeologists found a medieval bikini set consisting of a bra and small panties in…
Doublet – quilted lining used by warriors that turned into fancy jacket
This men’s garment that was extremely popular for over 300 years – from the 14th to mid-17th century – can be considered one of the most…
All our articles about belts and sashes as folk clothing accessories. Traditional and historical items
A belt, waistband, or sash might seem a minor accessory but in truth, it’s a rather important item of the traditional or historical attire.…
Traditional outfits of Indian men. National clothing, folk dance outfits, traditional wedding attire, etc
Indian traditional women’s attire gets so much attention – all those beautiful sarees, shararas, lehengas, etc. At the same time, the folk…
Suea pat or suea pai – Lao traditional women’s shirt
The Laotian women’s attire is lovely and feminine. The most interesting thing about it is probably the hairdo and hair accessories, but…
All our articles about headwear as folk clothing accessories. Headdresses and hair accessories from various countries and periods
There is probably no ethnic group that doesn’t have a tradition to wear headpieces with their national clothing. Not one. Different…
Banyan or robe de chambre – favorite informal wear of 18th-century gentlemen
At all times, people loved to wear something comfy and casual at home, when only their family was around. And in the 18th century, they…
All our articles about shoes as folk clothing accessories. Footwear from different countries and eras
There are various folk clothing accessories used by people around the world, and shoes are among the most popular items. Footwear exists…
Opulent women’s folk outfit of Panama Gala Pollera and striking amount of sparkly jewelry
The traditional dress of Panama looks very ornate and beautiful. It is made in the same style as other Latin American folk outfits but…
Renaissance wedding fashion. First white wedding gowns appeared in 16th-century Italy, not 19th-century England
In the Renaissance era, a wedding was the only time when a woman was truly seen by society. Not veiled or cloaked, not modestly covering…
Vintage traditional moccasins of indigenous peoples in Canada
The traditional Native American footwear looks breathtaking – colorful, ornate, and dramatic. For the most part, it’s made from leather and…
Uzbek hair adornment for young girls with a curious name Sochpopuk
Uzbek maidens and little girls are known worldwide for their traditional hairdo with multiple braids. Such braids are very handy when…
Modern Vietnamese Ao Dai attire is blindingly feminine and beautiful
The traditional women’s dress in Vietnam is called “Ao Dai”. And this attire is one of the most feminine and attractive folk outfits around…
Partlet – cute accessory that covered lady’s low neckline
Around the 16th century, wealthy ladies and ordinary peasant women wore a very cute and handy clothing accessory – a partlet. It covered…
Omani folk attire for men looks so elegant
The national outfit of Oman is truly elegant. This is a country of the Arab world, so the folk clothing here is rather modest and typical…
Top-5 men’s traditional outfits you should try wearing
The traditional attire of any nation is obviously always used, preserved, and estimated the most by people of this nation or ethnic group.…