Victorian dress reform. The rational dress
The Victorian dress reform of the mid-late 19th century changed women’s underpinnings dramatically. It was unheard of in the Victorian…
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Golden spider silk textile. The craft of making fabric from spiderweb
Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world. People use various threads to weave the fabric. They always have either plant origin…
African ceremonial dress mushanana – very simple but cute folk attire from Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi
In several African countries, women wear a beautiful flowing outfit called “mushanana”. At first glance, it may look like the fabric is a…
Ukrainian traditional sets of jewelry – vintage necklaces (photos)
Ukrainian folk costume is always complimented with such jewelry pieces as necklaces. And traditionally it is normal to mix and combine…
Japanese dolls wearing the traditional clothing (photos)
Various Japanese dolls are an important part of the everyday life and culture of Japan. Many of them have a symbolic meaning or depict the…
Secrets of Palestinian traditional dress and its influence on European fashion
Palestinian traditional clothing culture is so rich and admirable, it has inspired for centuries the tailors and fashion designers not only…
Stage costumes of “The Frankenstein Chronicles”. British police and bourgeois outfits in the 1820s
The British series “The Frankenstein Chronicles” shows the life of people from different social classes in London, the beginning of the…
Top 4 shocking facts about the traditional attire of Bangladesh
Every traditional dress culture has its secrets and staggering facts. And that’s so interesting to explore these most unique and telling…
19th-century Indian jama coat from the V&A. With real beetle elytra sequins!
It’s not a secret that Indian folk garments are rather eye-catching. Lots and lots of gems, sequins, gold and silver embroidery, beads,…
Variety of European folk costumes. Over 250 European regions on one folk festival
European largest folk festival Europeade shows the national costumes used throughout Europe. Here, visitors can find out something new…
19th-century clothing depicted in old photos
It’s a pity, we don’t have photos dating before the 1820s to see how the outfits of those times really looked like. Simply because the…
Pakistani topi cap – charming religious headdress
In Pakistan, a lot of men use traditional topi skull-caps in daily life and for religious ceremonies. This ornate prayer cap looks charming…
Traditional Quechua belts are used not only for beauty. Cotacachi, Ecuador
A belt is an ancient item used by all the nations around the world. Most often, belts serve to support the clothes and as a decorative…
The Witcher movie costumes. Outfits of main characters in Cintra kingdom
The stage costumes in the recent TV show The Witcher are rather beautiful, skillfully made, and eye-catching. They are a mix of…
Cambodian folk dress or Khmer folk dress
Cambodian folk dress and Khmer folk dress is the same because the Khmer people are the native inhabitants of the Cambodia. 97% of Cambodian…
Miao embroidery is the only native written language Miao people have
The Miao people, who live in China, pass their legends, traditions, and history with a help of embroidery – they don’t have their own…
Top-10 most stylish African traditional garments
African folk culture is represented by plenty of interesting traditional garments – not only loin-cloths and jewels, as many people think.…
Parade of national embroidered clothing in Ukraine (photo report)
A great parade of national embroidered clothing was held in Ukraine. It became an important part of the celebration the Ukrainian…
Ukrainian vintage necklaces. Beaded necklace could protect from evil eye or determine health issues
The national costume of Ukraine always includes a necklace. In old days, the rings, earrings, or bracelets were traditionally less common.…
How to wear kimono with datejime sash. Easy tutorial
These are plenty of different tutorials that show how to wear a Japanese kimono – and, by the way, there are plenty of variations of kimono…
Vintage royal jewelry. Queen Victoria's sophisticated coronet
Vintage royal jewelry worn by kings and queens – what can be more fascinating and exciting! Many of those jewels are worth millions and are…
Authentic and modern embroidery designs. Ukrainian delicate whitework and bright patterns
In the past, when most clothing pieces in Ukraine were handmade (woven, sewn, and decorated by hand), there was a comparatively little…
Folk dress of Nepal. Main Nepalese garments
The national costumes of Nepal are deeply connected to the local religious beliefs. Even the number of fastenings or color of the piece can…
Traditional outfits of the royals, their servants, and officials, Kyivan Rus or Ruthenia, the 10th century
Ruthenia or Kyivan Rus was a rather wealthy and expanded state in Europe in the 9th-13th century. Its rulers could afford the most…