Jamdani fabric, made in Bangladesh, might be the most beautiful hand-woven fabric in the world
One of the most delicate and beautiful fabrics in the world, hand-woven on a loom, is a Jamdani – traditional muslin cloth of Bangladesh.…
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Wonderful exhibition of traditional clothing around the world. Beautiful folk costumes from Europe, Asia, Africa, and America
World culture festivals are a rare thing but they are truly valuable. How can you learn more about your own clothing traditions and the…
Folk clothing in Bali, Indonesia. Balinese male and female kamen
The island of Bali is a part of Indonesia, thus their cultural peculiarities and clothing traditions are alike. But there also are some…
Lefkaritika or Lefkara Lace – handmade lace traditionally made on Cyprus
There is an ancient-long tradition on Cyprus to make so-called lefkaritikon lace embroideries. These masterpieces helped the country, and…
Top-5 most popular traditional Japanese outfits
Japan has a wide variety of folk garments. Usually, they are multilayered and intricately decorated. We chose the most popular and beloved…
Vietnamese folk bridal headdress looks like a halo or nimbus around the head
The Vietnamese traditional wedding headdress of the brides looks beautiful and unique. When you see it, you think about Vietnam. This…
Vietnamese national dress Ao Dai during 2,000 years of its history. What is Ao Ngu Than and Ao Tu Than?
Vietnamese folk dress ao dai is being used for at least 2,000 years. Of course, it wasn’t changeless – it varied from century to century,…
Traditional attire of Greenland or Kalaallit Nunaat and the influence of Moravians and Vikings on it
A lot of people think that the folk clothing in Greenland is very simple and roughly made from animal skins only, but you’d be surprised at…
Korean traditional paper umbrella jiusan was a widespread status accessory
Korean folk fashion has one particular accessory that can easily catch your attention. It is a delicate women’s parasol made from bamboo…
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…
Top-10 most popular folk garments in India
The population of India is over 1.3 billion of people. And, by the way, India is a country with strong and original traditions. So,…
Fichu – lovely 18th-century kerchief that covered women’s decolletage
In the 1700s, women dressed rather modestly and very doll-like. Particularly in the 1730s and 1740s, they looked like pretty human-sized…
Movie costumes of Vanessa Ives from Penny Dreadful series. Her day dresses and outerwear
These days, there are so few movies that use period-accurate costumes of the past eras. So, we’re trying to analyze most of them,…
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Chilean chupalla hat is used by peasants and cowboys since the 1740s
Men in Chile traditionally use a charming wide-brimmed straw hat called “chupalla”. It is a lot smaller, lighter, and comfier than, for…
Top-10 most charming folk dresses from around the world
There are thousands of different national costumes in the world. Which of them are the most beautiful? That totally is a subjective…
Underwear in Europe in the Early Modern period: chemise or shift
A chemise or shift became widely used by both men and women in Europe in the medieval period and lasted for a few centuries. Even in the…
Hungarian traditional embroidery. Hungarian diaspora in the US showed the best embroidery patterns
The most interesting thing about the craft of embroidery around the world is that there is an endless variety of patterns, stitches, and…
Folk dress of Greek Karpathos island
The traditional outfit of Karpathos island in Greece is rather modest. Married women are dressed mainly in black, with a few bright spots –…
Traditional craft of lacemaking in Croatia
Handmade lace looks so beautiful. In the 18th and 19th centuries, such lace was one of the main decorative elements for clothing and…
Ukrainian traditional embroidery patterns and their almost forgotten meaning
Ukrainian authentic embroidered shirts made a 100 or more years ago, are adorned with beautiful and diverse patterns. The symbols were…
Hanfu – delicate and beautiful Han Chinese dress
Chinese hanfu is an exquisite folk clothing. Both male and female garments look very sophisticated, ornate, and authentic. By the way, 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…
Kyrgyz national dress and its peculiarities. What materials did these cattlemen use to make clothing?
Kyrgyz traditional outfits not only look pretty but also are very comfy to wear. Actually, that’s the main feature of Kyrgyz folk dress…