Traditional outfit of Hawaii. New way of wearing a loin-cloth, stunning feather helmets, and no coconut bra
If you still think that Hawaiian national costume consists of a coconut bra and a grass skirt, this article is for you. The traditional…
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Stage costumes of Olenna Tyrell from Game of Thrones. She’s got charming pillbox hats with wimples
Back to our series of articles about stage costumes used in today’s popular movies and serials. In this article, we will take a closer look…
Top-3 amazing facts about Queen Elizabeth I’s wardrobe
European monarchs often were trendsetters in fashion. The clothing designs and even little details of kings and queens’ apparel were…
Top-10 traditional wedding dresses of different countries
The tradition of wedding garments is one of the oldest most and respectful for every nation. Usually, national costume of the country plays…
Medieval knight’s armor. Top-4 types of warrior protective coverings
Armor is one of the most important things to any warrior. Medieval knights had different kinds of armor to protect them from cold and…
Traditional dress of Tunisia. Intricate embroidered patterns and plenty of gold jewelry
The national costume and traditional crafts are not forgotten in Tunisia even in 21 century. A lot of people still use traditional garments…
Traditional clothing of Mesopotamia. What did it look like?
What did the clothing in Mesopotamian look like? Let's do a Sumerian costume breakdown. Basically, fashion changes when the world changes.…
Folk dress tutorial. How to wear Scottish arisaid – female wrap-around plaid
The Scottish climate is rather harsh – cold, windy, and very changeable. That’s partially why the traditional clothing of this country is…
Vikings and their beaded necklaces – the most beloved Scandinavian jewelry
The Viking women adored necklaces. A 10th-century Arab once said that the Vikings would “go to any length to get hold of colored beads”…
How wealthy women dressed in Kyivan Rus’ in the late 10th century
Noble and rich women of Kyivan Rus’ dressed rather attractively. Though, of course, their attire differed a little from our modern concept…
National costume of Egypt. Long and loose multi-layered outfits and NO ancient wrap-around garments
When people hear a phrase “Egyptian traditional clothing”, they think about the attire of the Ancient Egypt. But actually, the folk dress…
Cherokee traditional dress in 1650-1800
We’ve already published an article about Cherokee folk clothes from the early historical period (until 1650). This is the next material of…
Traditional garments of Brazil and Portuguese influence on them
A lot of people are familiar with sparkly and bright Brazilian carnival outfits, but these are far not the only garments traditionally worn…
Why did people switch from wearing tunics and gowns to trousers
Today, pants or trousers is a must in any wardrobe, male or female. But it wasn’t always like that. For instance, 2-3,000 years ago,…
National outfit of Tanzania. Male kanzu and female kanga are the main folk garments
Tanzanian clothing traditions speak of modesty, brightness, and ancient customs. For a European, the first impression from a folk dress of…
Baldric – popular and functional men’s weapon belt
Since at least the Iron Age (1200-600 B.C.) and until today, men use one distinctive accessory – a shoulder belt called “baldric”. Most…
Bunad – beautiful national outfit of Norway
The national costume of Norway is called “bunad”. It is a must-have for the natives, especially for women. But as for me, even if it wasn’t…
Hawaiian traditional kapa cloth – how to turn tree bark into fabric
If you still believe that the Hawaiian folk costume consists only of coconut cups and banana leaves, this article may surprise you. Locals…
National costumes in Ukraine. Ukrainian folk dress
National Ukrainian costumes came a long period of evolution from the ancient times until today. Historical epochs and events had a great…
Andean folk chullo hat – charming and warm accessory
The Andean regions of South America have a rather harsh climate. It’s often cold and windy there. That’s why the local indigenous people…
African Kente cloth: patterns, colors, and sacred meaning
Kente cloth is one of the African most popular and beloved pieces of clothes. It creates a quintessential African look. This hand-woven…
Traditional clothing of Nepal. Light but modest male and female garments and adorable kids outfits
Nepal is a multicultural and multiethnic country because it was formed in the 18th century from several small kingdoms: Mustang, Madhesh,…
National costume of Iceland. Shoes of fish-skin, high curved headpieces, ruffs and floral ornaments
Have you ever heard about shoes made of fish skin? How many European nations do you know that still wear the ancient national costume on…
National clothing in Vietnam. Ao dai, conical hats and wooden clogs
About 54 different native groups live in Vietnam. All of them have their traditional costumes which sometimes look radically different. For…