The most popular Central Asian headdresses
The cultures of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan are similar because these countries have a lot in common:…
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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…
The craft of embroidery in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Blue Zmijanje embroidery
Zmijanje embroidery is one of the embroidery techniques of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is rather unique, complicated to perform, and…
Kenyan traditional accessories – beaded headdresses and shoes made from rubber, leather, and wood
Many indigenous tribes around the world use traditional techniques of beadwork to decorate their headpieces, bags, and to make jewelry. And…
Peshawari chappal and khussa – traditional ornate shoes in Pakistan
In Pakistan, there are two main types of traditional shoes worn by men and women. They are Peshawari chappal and khussa. Both are rather…
Underwear in Europe in the Early Modern period: braies and pantaloons
The history of underwear bottoms is very different from that of a chemise or shift. The male braies (a type of briefs used centuries ago)…
Swedish traditional women’s bonnets – fancy headdresses that would perfectly suit modern fashionistas
Caps, coifs, and bonnets were a must for European women since around the 10th century and up to the mid-20th century. The variety of sizes,…
Female undress costume – casual garment of the 18th century with such a funny name
Undress costume. What a provocative name for a women’s outfit! Especially, considering that it is originated from the 18th century. In this…
Traditional outfits of Carpathian region of Ukraine (photos)
The western region of Ukraine covers a part of Carpathian Mountains. Ukrainians who live in highlands are very unique people. They managed…
Bisht – Arab traditional male cloak and not winter wear
In the Arab world, men often use a specific garment – flowing cloak adorned with beautiful and costly gold or silver embroidery. This piece…
Armenian clothing traditions. Details of Armenian male and female folk costumes
The national costume of Armenia is gorgeous. It takes a lot of time, skill, and love to make these garments. Analyzing any vintage folk…
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…
Morning routine, makeup, and clothing of the 14th century (+ video)
This is the morning routine of a noble lady. The article and video will answer some of the most common questions about the life of Medieval…
What did 18th-century male attire look like? Was it really decorated more than female clothing?
The 18th century for men was a time of beauty, extravagant adornments, and bright fashion trends. This is when men sometimes wore more…
Artificial cranial deformation in Congo and traditional Congolese headdresses of the same shape
Queen Ramonda’s headdress in Black Panther movie was inspired by African tribal hats and hairdos. We often see similar elongated shapes of…
Folk clothing crafts of Oaxaca, Mexico. Traditional Mexican weaving and embroidering
Mexico is so rich in bright clothing traditions. Colors, patterns, shapes, textures – South American continent in special that way. But…
Conspiracy theories regarding Chinese Han and Manchu clothing
Young people in China today are returning to the traditional Hanfu – folk clothing of Han ethnic group, which makes up almost 92% of the…
Hairstyles and headdresses in Early Modern Ireland (the 1530s-1800)
We know dozens or even hundreds of different hairstyles today and are able to choose the one we like, no matter where we’re from, what our…
Movie costumes in folk horror film Midsommar. Swedish folk dress in a horror movie? Unreal!!!
Folk horror movies are so rare, and films with Swedish folk attire as stage costumes are even rarer. That’s why it’s so interesting to…
Fancy kid shoes in the 1800s. Wealthy 19th-century children wore lovely footwear (+ photos)
Kids’ footwear in the Western world in the early-mid 1800s was a prerogative of wealthy or at least middle-class families. Many poor…
Hungarian Székely traditional dress. This ethnic group has cute folk clothing
In Eastern Europe, there are many ethnic groups that are related to each other but have their own unique and distinctive features. And…
Canadian parka – Inuit folk garment popular to this day
A parka is one of the few truly and originally Canadian traditional garments. It was invented by the Inuit Native American tribes and was…
The easiest way to wear a Scottish belted plaid. What did Scots wear before the kilt?
Most people know that the national garment in Scotland is a kilt, a wrap-around skirt-like outfit. Or at least, you must have heard the…
Top-5 ethnic minorities around the world and their national clothing
On this website, you can find a lot of info about ethnic minorities and their culture and clothing traditions, etc. That’s because the folk…