Pelisse – women’s outerwear originating from military uniform
These very feminine-looking coats actually derived from military uniforms, particularly from fur-trimmed jackets worn by the 17th-century…
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Traditional costume of Venezuela. Liqui liqui for men, flowing ruffled dresses and floral decorations for women
Modern Venezuelans don’t have a habit to wear the folk clothing every day. They even use it rather seldom on special occasions, such as…
National dress of Nigeria. Colorful clothing of Nigerian tribes
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a not very large, though rather populous country of West Africa. About 150 million of people live in…
National dress of Sudan. Men prefer loose-fitting robes and women use wrap-around cloths
Sudan is a large African country with strong Islamic and Christian traditions. Religions and beliefs of local people have a great influence…
Traditional clothing of Somalia. Sarongs for men and virtuous attire for women
People of Somalia use their national costumes rather often. Unlike Europeans who take the traditional clothing out of the closet only for…
Traditional costume of Chile. Flowered dresses, chamantos and chupalla hats
Traditional clothing of Chile is very festive and convenient at the same time. It is usually made of natural materials. Women's attire is…
Women’s folk dress of Bhutan
Women in Bhutan wear modest and elegant clothing. And the main garment is called the “kira”. It is an ankle-long woven and stitch fabric…
Folk clothing in the Philippines. About traditional garments in short
The culture of the Philippines is rich and diverse. Today, we’ll talk about the traditional clothing of the Philippines and, in particular,…
Mexican folk dance costumes making. Story of one artisan
Mexican traditional folk dance is called “folklórico dance”. And every region of Mexico has its own typical dance moves and folk dress used…
Traditional costume of Algeria. Three civilizations are mixed in the design of Algerian folk dress
Algerian fashion is very unique. It was formed by the influence of three different civilizations: Arab, African, and Mediterranean. The…
Yemeni traditional dress. Yemen is a country with a remarkably diverse fashion
The ancient culture of Yemen has a lot to present to tradition lovers all around the world and people who are fond of vintage national…
Traditional costume of Greece. When did Greek men begin to wear skirts?
Many people imagine Greek traditional costume as a toga (a piece of linen cloth wrapped around the body), but this is completely wrong. The…
Traditional clothing of Colombia. Diverse climate conditions influence the fashion
The traditional clothing of Colombia is very diverse, bright, and eccentric. It is also considered to be iconic for the whole Latin…
Peruvian national costume. Woven clothing from Alpaca wool, unique patterns and bright colors
Peruvians are excellent craftsmen. Their clothing is still homemade in XXI century and looks pretty much like traditional garments used…
17th-century petticoat breeches – these male pants are so lady-like, it hurts
This style of trousers appeared in Europe in the mid-17th century. A lot of gentlemen wore them with pleasure and joy, though it’s hard to…
Intricate costumes used by Filipino Singkil folk dancers
Folk dance clothing tells a lot about the culture and traditions of a country. In the Philippines, there is a dance called “singkil” that…
Traditional costume of the Czech Republic. Every region has its folk attire
The national clothing of the Czech Republic is very bright. It is a mix of different eras and styles. Shawls and kerchiefs on the head came…
Stage costumes of Outlander series. Men’s Scottish clothing used in this movie
We’re continuing our series of articles dedicated to the costumes of a popular TV show “Outlander”. Today, we’ll talk about the male…
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Ukrainian folk jewels – vintage and stylized modern necklaces (photos)
The tradition of using jewelry in Ukraine is old and developed. For centuries, Ukrainian men – but mostly women – have been wearing jewels…
National men and women clothing in Georgia
The traditional costumes in Georgia were formed by the influence of nature and way of life in this country. Every man was a warrior, a…
Traditional clothing of Chinese dynasties: from Xia and Shang Dynasties to Tang Dynasty
Did you know that back in Ancient China men actually wore dresses? But what's really interesting about Chinese culture is that throughout…
National costume of the Filipino Tboli people
In the Philippines, there is a curious ethnic group – the Tboli people. They have beautiful traditional costumes, decorated with…
Medieval temple rings. The most charming women’s jewelry of all times
During human history, so many magnificent jewelry pieces were invented, including necklaces, bracelets, chokers, finger rings, anklets, and…