The Gilded Age show costumes. Best and worst outfits
If you’re looking for a nice historical series to watch, we can suggest The Gilded Age. Not only history-based and with an interesting…
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Cambodian traditional krama scarf – more than just headwrap or handy cloth to wipe sweat
One of the most symbolic and favorite Cambodian pieces of traditional clothes is the checkered scarf called “krama”. It is an amazing…
Best and rarest men’s embroidered patterns from Ukraine. Some of them are probably already destroyed in bombings
Sadly, Russian troops in Ukraine are not only killing people and animals and destroying buildings, infrastructure objects, plants, and…
Guatemalan huipil – beautiful blouse of indigenous ladies
In Latin America, particularly in Guatemala, the traditional craft of weaving is rather highly developed. And one of the most beautiful,…
Libyan men wear traditional attire more often than women, unlike almost everywhere around the world
In most countries around the planet, traditional clothing is more often worn in daily life by women than by men. But in Libya, the…
Unique early-19th-century shoes set. They look a bit odd but awesome
This wonderful shoes set is from the 1820s-30s and is a very rare item that survived till our time and is stored in a museum. Some American…
Choga – Turkmen loose open coat. This ornate outerwear can be truly artful
The traditional culture of Turkmenistan is especially famous for its crafts – weaving and carpet making. A lot of Turkmen folk garments are…
We’re loosing vintage clothing artifacts from Chernihiv city of Ukraine to Russian rockets and bombs. Just look at the beauty of the local folk dress
Chernihiv region of Ukraine is one of the oldest and most historically and culturally rich areas in the country. The local traditional…
War in Ukraine continues. We’re still alive and fighting. You can help Ukraine financially if you want to
The Russian-Ukrainian war united not only Ukrainians but the whole world in this battle for democracy, humanity, and freedom. And we’re…
War in Ukraine forces Nationalclothing.org to temporarily stop publishing new articles. If we don't die, we'll be back
Our beloved readers! We are forced to stop publishing any new posts because part of our team is situated in Ukraine, which is now under…
Korean daenggi hair accessory indicated marital status of a woman
Many folk cultures around the planet have some traditional ways of showing the marital status of a man or a woman. In the past, people not…
Folk dancers in lovely folk costumes from around the world
Folk dancers, singers, and musicians usually wear bright and eye-catching folk outfits, although they’re not always accurate traditional…
All the articles about 16th-century fashion in one place for your school and college assignments
Writing school and college papers, courseworks, and homework assignments require just the right info on the subject. And if you’re…
The Witcher Season 2 show costumes. Not award-winning but decent
A lot of people were looking forward to the second season of The Witcher TV series, and this winter, we finely got to watch it. But while…
Pattens – protective overshoes worn by ladies since medieval period till early 20th century to walk over mud and dirt
The outdoor overshoes called “patterns” were a wonderful invention. They were popular throughout the Middle Ages, Early Modern era, and…
Modern patchwork art can be perfect for meditations
The craft of patchwork is typical and rather widespread in America and Asia. The Turkic peoples, Native Americans, and Pakistanis are among…
Kid folk outfits around the world. Babies, toddlers, and children are adorable in their tiny national costumes
A lot of parents teach their children about their national clothing. And one of the best ways to do that is to dress your kids in folk…
Traditional clothes in Cuba – curious mix of European and African styles
The outfit that is considered a Cuban national attire today originates from the 19th century and is a lovely mix of European and African…
How to wear Ukrainian authentic clothing step by step. Married women never shied away from a kerchief
Traditionally, Slavic maidens wore their hair uncovered until marriage and after the wedding, always used a kerchief, wimple, or another…
Layers of typical 17th-century women’s attire in England. What did ordinary women wear?
Today, we’re lucky to have a wide variety of fabrics, types of clothing, accessories, comfy undergarments, and a whole lot of useful and…
Taizhou mummy dated Ming Dynasty shows us accurate 700-year-old Chinese clothing
This exceptional mummy from China accidentally found by road workers is unique because there are very few mummies around the world…
Turkmen telpek hat – lush and shaggy sheepskin hat for men
A gorgeous sheepskin hat called “telpek” is very popular in Turkmenistan even today. It is a folk accessory worn by men with their…
Warmest and coziest 19th-century outerwear. Elegant winter wear for frosty January weather
It’s snowy and frosty outside – at least in my native land – and people cuddle in their warm winter clothing. Everybody wants a little…
Inaccuracies in show costume underwear of The Borgias series
The Borgias is a historical-fiction drama TV series that was on the screens in 2011-2013. And don’t mind this show being 10 years old –…