Amazigh or Berber folk jewelry
Berbers or Amazighs are famous for their jewelry. The local blacksmiths and jewelry makers have always been skilled and respected. They…
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Ordinary Chinese people’s reaction to hanfu in the streets
These days, hanfu, the folk outfit of China, is in trend. A lot of Chinese young people started to wear traditional dress in public in…
Traditional clothing in Ancient Rome. What did they wear?
Most people have heard at least something about the typical clothing of Ancient Rome. The word “toga” is familiar, isn’t it? But if you…
Byzantine imperial dress. What did Byzantine emperors wear?
Byzantine was a very rich and very Christian empire, which influenced, of course, the clothing tradition of this country. Based on Roman…
Traditional braiding of Native American Indians. How to weave without a loom
One of the authentic folk crafts of the Native American Indians is a fingerweaving. They wove narrow strips of fabric – belts, bag straps,…
Folk costumes in Zemplin region of Slovakia
Slovakia is a small country with rich and perfectly preserved traditions, especially clothing traditions and folklore. There are lots of…
Dress knives as a part of national costume. Northern Europe
For many countries around the world, weapons (especially cold weapons) is a very important part of life. Historically it was a mean of…
Traditional male clothing of Gaelic Ireland: yellow tunics with hanging sleeves, large colorful mantles, and stockings with hole for the great toe
In this material, we’re going to find out what garments were used by men in Ireland in the Gaelic period (from the prehistoric era until…
Crimson Peak stage costumes. Delicate and ornate gowns of Edith Cushing
This is the next part of Crimson Peak movie costumes analysis. In this material, we’ll talk about Edith Cushing’s outfits in all their…
Mandarin collar: origin, history, and how to wear tutorial
Modern Chinese folk clothing usually has a standing collar or so-called “Mandarin collar”. But this style wasn’t always present in China’s…
Chilean chamanto – traditional poncho-like garment. But it has one unique feature
In Chile, both men and women wear a charming and very South American garment called “chamanto”. This outerwear has a significant role in…
Greenlandic yoke – stunning colorful accessory of the north people
Some folk accessories are so significant for a certain culture that they become the centerpiece of traditional attire, the item you notice…
Kyrgyz traditional women’s headdresses. Elechek – remarkable multifunctional headpiece
Kyrgyz folk headpieces are remarkable accessories. There are 3 main types of female headgear: a tebetei (fur hat), a topu (skull-cap), and…
Hungarian women’s folk hairstyles and headdresses from child to widow
Slavic countries have very curious hair traditions. And this time, we’ll talk about Hungary and its folk hairstyles and headwear. The local…
Traditional outfits of Jamaica. Airy but modest clothes (+ photos)
Jamaican male and female costumes are rather typical for the Caribbean region. The main purpose of these garments is to protect the body…
Men’s Regency fashion of the early 19th century
At the beginning of the 1800s in Europe, the Regency and Empire fashion styles thrived. We’ve already written a lot about stylish outfits…
Handmade kuitou – fascinating Chinese opera headdresses
Chinese traditional opera is very unique. And one of the most important crafts in this area is the headdress making. The headgear used by…
Moroccan tagelmust or cheche – traditional Berber turban
This headscarf worn by Berber tribes of Morocco and other countries is both a functional and ceremonial headwear. It helps protect the face…
African traditional Mud cloth – fabric dyed with mud. Yes, really!
In Africa, there is a very curious and unique fabric, traditionally handmade and widely used by Malian ethnic groups. This cloth and the…
The art of Zapotec weaving. Ancient Mexican weaving techniques
If you want to find out how the craft of weaving looked like in ancient Mexico, you should visit Teotitlán del Valle, a small Mexican…
National costume in Kazakhstan. Main clothes, outerwear, headgear, and footwear
The Kazakh authentic costumes are extremely decorative and practical at the same time. Like any other traditional clothing, the folk…
Linen fabric. What is it and how is it made?
Linen is, possibly, the most eco-friendly and naturally comfortable fabric in the world. The clothes and household items made from linen…
Scottish belted plaid or great kilt. The most multipurpose garment ever!
Most people who’ve ever seen a movie about Scotland (like “Outlander” or “Braveheart” or “Rob Roy”) noticed the outstanding local garment…
Women’s clothing from the 18th century. Dress designs and awful hobbies
The European fashion in the 18th century was inspired by France. It was the French court ladies who invented and introduced new trends, new…