Traditional embroidery patterns in Tajikistan (photos)
Embroidering is one of the favorite and most popular folk crafts in Tajikistan. Locals embellish their national clothing, traditional…
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Kazakh traditional embroidery patterns. What inspired them to create such ornaments?
Kazakh folk dress is usually embellished with cute traditional needlework demonstrating intricate networks of patterns and symbols. The…
Unique early-19th-century shoes set. They look a bit odd but awesome
This wonderful shoes set is from the 1820s-30s and is a very rare item that survived till our time and is stored in a museum. Some American…
Vintage baby cradles from different countries and historical periods (+ photos)
For most cultures, children are the most treasured members of the community and, at the same time, they’re most vulnerable. So, people have…
Japanese furisode kimono – formal wear of unmarried women. Or men too?
The furisode kimono is an extraordinary Japanese garment with an entertaining history. The beauty of some examples is indubitable, just…
Beauty and variety of Mexican folklorico dance costumes
Mexican traditional dances are called folklorico dance or ballet folklórico. They’re passionate, cheerful, and very colorful. Mexican…
Best show costumes of House of the Dragon, Season 1. Analysis of colors, textures, trimmings, and wonderful jewelry
House of the Dragon, Season 1 has come and gone but this is the time when we can analyze the movie costumes of the entire season as a…
Folk costume glossary. Hungary
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Hungary: bocskor, bikla, bunda, cifraszűr, csepesz, daróc, dolman, full…
Corset cover – just a pretty garb or absolute necessity?
As you can understand from the name – even if you’ve never heard about a corset cover in your life – this piece of clothing is worn…
American Tulip Time Festival is a chance to see traditional Dutch costumes in the US
The interesting thing about the United States of America is that most of the citizens are descendants from European settlers, and they…
Top-5 men’s traditional outfits you should try wearing
The traditional attire of any nation is obviously always used, preserved, and estimated the most by people of this nation or ethnic group.…
What significant clothing trends were there in the 15th century? Decorative sleeves, first codpieces, and shockingly short male tunics
15Th-century fashion was beautiful and very decorative. A number of curious clothing trends characterize this period and make it unique.…
Wonderful Indian traditional jewelry in close-up photos: maang tikka, bangles, earrings, nose rings, etc
Indian traditional attire is famous for its brilliant jewelry items. The local jewelers make wonders with gold, silver, gold plating,…
Gorgeous authentic wedding outfits complemented with modern bridal wreaths from Ukraine
These very elegant, ornate, and colorful wedding costumes are traditional bride&groom’s outfits used in Ukraine 100 years ago. The wedding…
How to wear pants-style sari. Indian Meenakshi sari
As you know, there are dozens or even hundreds of ways to drape a sari. It is amazing, how a simple rectangular piece of fabric can be…
Vintage photos of wealthy Victorian couples in authentic clothing and jewelry
Rich people in all times had the best clothing. And, of course, wealthy Europeans from the mid-19th century could afford the most trendy,…
Best VIDEOs of national dress parades
National dress parades are held all around the world. Every country has its traditional clothing and shows it during national holidays,…
Top-10 facts about the hijab. What do Muslims and Christians have in common?
It's worn by millions of women all over the world and has developed a bit of a negative reputation in areas where it's not fully…
Ancient craft of carding wool. How did they make threads from sheep wool?
The process of producing handmade home-spun cloth is long and labor-intensive. There are many steps along the way: from choosing the right…
Top-5 most characteristic Bosnian garments
Bosnian traditional attire is charming. Historically, it took some features from Ottoman, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures and combined…
Men’s embroidered clothing – rare exhibits from Ukrainian museum and private collections
Traditional male garments from the 19th – early 20th century seldom get to museum exhibitions because they are too worn and can’t be…
Curious facts about folk dress of Sri Lanka
How much do you know about Sri Lankan traditional attire? The majority of people hardly know that sari and sarong are the most widespread…
Curiously-shaped Native American moccasins of Muscogee (Creek) tribe
Moccasins are widely used traditional shoes of the Native Americans. The size, shape, style, and adornments of this folk footwear can be…
Modern female Japanese kimono ideas. Traditional outfits captured on camera in modern-day streets of Japan
Many modern national costumes around the planet look less interesting than the authentic outfits worn hundreds of years ago. Often, the…