Traditional Mexican costume. Typical pieces of clothing in Mexico
Mexican national clothing is very bright and beautiful. Actually, there are many different designs of traditional costume. Some of them are…
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Traditional clothing in the Philippines. Barong Tagalog & Baro at Saya
Filipino national costume is rather colorful, ornate and beautiful. Filipino people lived under the occupation of other countries for…
Traditional dress of Canada. History and examples
Canadian national clothing was formed under the influence of Native Indians (who lived on these lands for centuries) and colonizers from…
National dress of Kenya – easy, bright and heavily decorated clothing
Kenya doesn't really have a national dress that characterizes traditions, ethnic tastes, culture and rituals of the whole country. Mostly…
National dress of Scotland. Men's and ladies kilt
Traditional dress of Scotland, which is also called the highland dress, changes our understanding of men's costume. Women's outfit is more…
Traditional clothing of Saudi Arabia. Men in white, women in black
Saudi Arabian national dress conforms to standards, traditions, climatic conditions and preferences of local people. That's why Saudis…
Traditional clothing of Sri Lanka. Sarong and sari
There is no official national costume in Sri Lanka. But the most popular items are sari for women and sarong for men. The traditions in…
Gutrah or shemagh – Saudi traditional male headwear
This headdress is a symbol of Saudi Arabia. The local men wear it with pride and know its history and cultural importance. It’s not…
Each of seven Turkey regions has its own clothing traditions and features
Turkey is a country with old clothing traditions. Their roots are in the Ottoman Empire which has formed Turkish cultural and traditional…
Kayan people with their neck rings look bizarre but it’s their heritage. Do you agree?
The women of Kayan tribes have an odd and even dangerous tradition to lengthen their necks with special brass neck rings. They’ve been…
Traditional clothing of Native American Indians
Native American Indian tribes lived in the territory of US and Canada long before the conquistadors. They lived in harmony with nature.…
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…
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…
Traditional clothing of Botswana. Modest European dress combined with kaross or woven blanket
Botswana is a country in Southern Africa that has rich and interesting clothing traditions. Many of them were formed under the influence of…
Emirati men’s and women’s clothing. True reasons to cover female face and wear mask
There are many speculations about Emirati traditional clothing these days. In particular, about local women wearing hijabs, special burqa…
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…
How to wear gutrah – traditional Middle Eastern men’s headscarf
The Arab countries are known, among other things, for their famous male headscarves. These items are worn to protect the head from the hot…
Traditional clothing of Bosnia and Herzegovina – striking mix of Balkan, Oriental, and Mediterranean
The national attire of Bosnia and Herzegovina is unique and interesting not only thanks to its diversity but also because it got some…
Peruvian pollera – striking wide skirt adorned with colorful weavings
Peruvian women love these adorable and eye-catching skirts. They’re so bright! Though such full skirts aren’t very flattering to most…
National costume of Switzerland. 26 variations of folk dress – one for every Swiss canton
The national costume of Switzerland is versatile but made in the same style; bright but modest; eccentric but balanced; convenient but…
Ukrainian dukach – traditional jewelry piece made from coins and adorned with gems (photos)
One of the most popular traditional jewelry pieces in Ukraine is called a “dukach”. It is a pendant of sorts and it is usually made from a…
National folk costumes of Finland
The national clothing in Finland is very bright, colorful and interesting. Usually traditional Finnish costumes are rather warm because the…
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…
Stage costumes in series “The Alienist” are period-accurate to American Gilded Age
Modern TV crime serial “The Alienist” is interesting from the point of view of its stage costumes. The outfits of this movie’s characters…