Ukrainian men’s embroidered shirts from the early 1900s are so rare. Here are just a few of them
It is true that Ukrainian museums and private collections have a very limited collection of authentic male embroidered shirts. Usually,…
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Medieval surcoat. Was it military-only outerwear?
Most medieval main and outer garments were rather similar-looking. They had the cut of a tunic or dress, with long sleeves, a round…
Parade of national embroidered clothing in Ukraine (video)
Very nice indeed Watch the original video…
Extremely beautiful necklaces made of a mix of beads and pendants from around the world (part 1)
Magnificent jewelry pieces shown in this material are truly works of art. They are modern necklaces made by Ukrainian artisan Slava Saliuk,…
Show costumes in 1899, German mystery-science fiction series. Alchemy symbols, odd giveaways, and curious historical garments
German mystery-science fiction series called “1899” is a show with a rather unexpected plot (by the way, if you haven’t seen this series…
Folk costume glossary. Turkey
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Turkey: aigrette, anteri, bademler, başmak, bindalli, binish, çarik, çedik,…
Miao bride is traditionally covered in silver jewelry from head to toe
The Miao people are known far outside the Chinese border because of their ancient traditions and their strong desire to preserve those…
Bouyei embroidery. Traditional craft of Bouyei ethnic group in China
One of many Chinese ethnic groups – the Bouyei people – has a very developed folk craft of embroidery. These double-sided embroidered…
Top-10 cutest folk bags and purses around the world
Every national costume in the world is complemented with accessories. And one of the main and most important accessories is a bag, pouch,…
Traditional self-made cheap but funny cardboard Santa Suit
If you don’t have a Santa Suit at home, you know, one of those that you can put on and then you're walking around pretending you're Santa.…
British royal baby clothing. What did Queen Victoria's children wear?
Most people know a lot (or at the very least something) about the traditional clothing and outfits from a certain century made for adults.…
Choga – Turkmen loose open coat. This ornate outerwear can be truly artful
The traditional culture of Turkmenistan is especially famous for its crafts – weaving and carpet making. A lot of Turkmen folk garments are…
Saami winter cape Luhkka and the most adorable and interesting video about how to make it
As the Saami people live in the far North of Europe, they need really warm and cozy clothing. Today, that’s not a problem, with all the…
How to wear Ukrainian authentic clothing. Unmarried girls’ costumes step by step (videos)
We’d like to offer you a series of great videos dedicated to Ukrainian national costumes. You will see how these gorgeous vintage garments…
How to wear female folk dress of Bhutan
Bhutanese female folk attire is rather feminine-looking and easy to wear. Though, draping the dress properly can be a bit tricky. As many…
5 Interesting facts about the British 18th-19th-century hand-weaving industry
British textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries was brutal compared to our modern computerized textile manufacturing. At the time,…
Palestinian national costume described by the local elderly woman
It’s always fun to listen to people talking about their folk dress. They can share lots of tiny details and peculiarities that we wouldn’t…
Modern fashion designers use Ugandan traditional barkcloth. European top fashion trend
Using the Ugandan traditional barkcloth is a new and curious fashion trend in Europe. This fabric is unique, extravagant, and luxurious.…
Native American Indian artifacts tell little stories about the lifestyle of Indian tribes
The exhibition “Discovering American Indian Art” at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture shows us the way of life, customs and…
Palestinian tatriz patterns in several large regions and their unique features
Palestinian traditional embroidery called “tatriz” can be very different in different regions of the country. Some areas prefer a certain…
Buryat traditional jewelry. Even personal hygiene tools are turned into jewelry items
In Buryat traditional culture, jewelry pieces play a very important role. A women’s folk costume can’t go without at least several…
Medieval chaperon or hood. Interesting facts, modifications, and designs
A medieval chaperon is a very practical and handy accessory. It’s a pity we don’t use it these days, as this garment looked cute and…
Top-7 vintage traditional costumes from Ukrainian Polissia area. The most extravagant outfits of this region
Ukraine is one of those countries in Europe that have diverse climate and relief. Therefore, the old clothing traditions are also rather…
Traditional gold jewelry technique: chain making. The loop-in-loop technique
A lot of gold jewelry making techniques haven’t changed much throughout the centuries. And this one is among them. Let’s have a look at the…