National clothing worldwide. Beautiful folk costumes from various corners of the Earth
Enjoy beautiful photos of male and female traditional costumes from around the world. Europe: Belarus, Czechia, Estonia, France, Georgia,…
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Vintage photos of Edwardian-era women. Stylish hairdos and clothing of 1890s-1918s
Lately, we’ve published a collection of old photos of Edwardian-era little girls. And now, we’re continuing this topic by vintage photos of…
How did schoolgirl uniform turn into traditional dress of Ugandan women
This folk dress is rather modern compared to other traditional outfits around the world. It appeared in the early 20th century. And the…
Let’s bust some myths about Scottish national clothing
A Scottish kilt is one of the most recognizable and well-known folk outfits around the world. There is so much info about Scottish…
Libyan men wear traditional attire more often than women, unlike almost everywhere around the world
In most countries around the planet, traditional clothing is more often worn in daily life by women than by men. But in Libya, the…
Indian sarees and other traditional outfits fit perfectly in music videos. Iggy Azalea – Bounce
It’s very easy to find Indian traditional clothing in movies and video clips because these outfits are extremely cheerful, colorful,…
Ukrainian traditional embroidery patterns on vintage clothing. Most beautiful needlework designs
Ukrainian needlework is world famous. There is a huge variety of unique authentic patterns – floral, geometric, animal, etc. We’ve prepared…
How did working women dress in the late 1300s – early 1400s?
Some of you probably have already seen people dressed in medieval clothes at some historical reenactments, medieval fairs, or even in…
Vintage Ukrainian women’s demi-season outerwear. The embellishments are charming!
Ukrainian ladies of all ages traditionally wore rather curious demi-season outer garments. These bodices and jackets are used in Ukraine…
What natural dyes were used for embroidery threads in the 19th century?
People didn’t have synthetic dyes 200 years ago, so they used various natural pigments to dye threads for needlework. Of course, the…
Inaccuracies in show costume underwear of The Borgias series
The Borgias is a historical-fiction drama TV series that was on the screens in 2011-2013. And don’t mind this show being 10 years old –…
Royal wedding dresses of English court: their secret meaning and political significance
How did wedding gowns of English queens and princesses look like in the 19th and 20th centuries? What did they show to the public? And what…
Sri Lankan grooms in traditional embroidered velvet jackets and hats outshine their brides
Sri Lanka is one of the rare countries where the groom’s attire is often more eye-catching and ornate than the bride’s wedding dress. For…
Korean hanbok is 2,000 years old. Female hanbok was invented for comfort
A lot of people around the world consider Korean traditional costume called “hanbok” to be very elegant and good-looking. Its design is…
Dress knives as a part of national costume. North and South America
The American continents have a very long and exciting history of using cold weapons. So, these knives, daggers, and even axes became a…
Anyone can try weaving on 150-year-old loom in Ukrainian museum
In one of the Ukrainian museums, there is an old weaving loom that still works just fine and any visitor can try working on it. The museum…
Oldest beaded necklaces found on Ukrainian land. Some of them date back to the 11th century B.C.
Women from different corners of our planet love beads. And, according to archaeological finds and historical documents, people have been…
Edwardian fashion or turn of the 20th century fashion. Ideas, trends, fashionable silhouettes
This period was not so long ago, only 100 years separate us, but regarding fashion, we’re worlds apart. Edwardian fashion made a turn…
Folk clothing crafts: felting, spinning, weaving, knitting, and netting
These traditional clothing crafts are very old and widespread throughout the whole planet. Our ancestors – no matter in what country or…
Hutsul embroidered shirts called “sleeves”. The art of embroidery in Western Ukraine
There is one region in Ukraine where you can find a truly unique traditional embroidered shirt. It got the name “sleeves”, and for a…
Adornments of Norwegian traditional bunad. Short interview with the natives
Norwegian folk dress, bunad, can be called a piece of art – it is very pretty, authentic, mainly handmade, and needs a skilled craftswoman…
Ukrainian embroidered wedding towels with the Tree-of-Life motif
In Ukraine, ceremonial wedding towels are an integral part of the traditional (and even modern) marriage ceremony. Practically every couple…
Outstanding collection of Ukrainian traditional costumes. Some outfits are shown to the public for the 1st time
These Ukrainian folk outfits belong to several private collections and are seldom shown to the public. Some of the garments and accessories…
Secrets of Palestinian embroidery. Needlework in Palestine after 1948
The craft of embroidery in Palestine underwent big changes in the mid-20th century. Why? What geopolitical events were so serious that they…