19th-century lace collars – expensive and ornate openwork masterpieces
In the 17th-19th century, lace became extremely popular in Europe. The aristocracy, royals, and clergy were the main consumers of lace.…
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Doll-like female fashion of the 1830s-1840s. Why is that so?
The mid-19th century is the end of the era of the Industrial Revolution – transition from hand production methods to machine manufacture.…
A lady gets dressed in the fashion of 18th century in North West England (+video)
She puts on her clothes, with help in a particular order, including, a shift, stays, petticoats, pockets, roll, stockings and garters, gown…
Warmest and coziest 19th-century outerwear. Elegant winter wear for frosty January weather
It’s snowy and frosty outside – at least in my native land – and people cuddle in their warm winter clothing. Everybody wants a little…
Banyan or robe de chambre – favorite informal wear of 18th-century gentlemen
At all times, people loved to wear something comfy and casual at home, when only their family was around. And in the 18th century, they…
Most interesting warrior helmets from different corners of the world
In different periods and different countries, warriors wore some kind of protection in battle – armor. A very important and noticeable part…
The craft of felting. A lot of folk garments around the world are made using felting technique
It is said that felting is one of the oldest techniques to produce fabric. And it is among the most odd-looking materials either. Some…
Bolivian folk dress. Cholita costume is in vogue today
Cholita traditional outfit in Bolivia has come a long way from a dress worn by the poorest indigenous women to a respectable and costly…
Burdens of life of European Medieval and Renaissance tailors
The profession of a tailor was estimated highly in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. It was rather hard to master this trade and open your…
Traditional wedding attire in different countries (photos)
Happy couples on their wedding day look even more outstanding and glorious when they’re wearing the traditional outfit of their country. As…
Georgian-era jewelry styles: festoon necklaces, Lover’s Eyes, quizzing glasses, and handmade chains
This is the second part of the material about Georgian-era jewelry. This time, we’ll talk about various styles of adornments used by the…
Movie costume of Otto Hightower from House of the Dragon, prequel to Game of Thrones
This post is dedicated to the stage costume of Otto Hightower worn in the expected series House of the Dragon, which will be the prequel to…
Top-20 best GOT male stage costumes. Beauty of Game of Thrones clothing
The costume designers of Game of Thrones series often took inspiration from the traditional garments of different countries – African…
Where to find national clothing in Ukraine. List of Ukrainian folk museums
We write a lot about the traditional clothes and clothing crafts of Ukraine on this website, but it’s always better to see once than to…
Silk weaving in India. How Chettinad silk sari is made
Chettinad silk sari weaving is one of Indian traditional clothing crafts. In India, sarees are still often handmade. There are various…
Magnificent necklaces made using vintage beads and pendants from different parts of the world (part 2)
This is the second part of the material about jewelry pieces made from a mix of modern and vintage beads, pendants, crosses, etc. from…
Miss Universe 2020 National Costume Competition. Stylized folk costumes of the prettiest women from various corners of the world
In May 2021, the 69th Miss Universe contest was held. The loveliest women from different countries around the world competed in beauty. But…
How to wear Ukrainian traditional costume. Even little girls dressed magnificently for special occasion (videos)
In the 19th – early 20th century, Ukrainians wore mostly handmade and hand-embellished clothing. That’s why every outfit from this period…
Empire clothing style. 18th-century people wanted to resemble ancient statues
The Empire fashion style is a great example of radical changes in fashion. It’s hard to find a historical period with a more abrupt change…
Know Who You Are? Guys wear traditional Chinese clothing for a day in USA
How do Asian-Americans feel when they wear the traditional clothes of their ancestors for the first time? Are they comfortable?…
Sacred headdress of Ukrainian women since pagan times
Ukrainian women have always been very creative with their clothing, jewelry, and accessories. There are dozens of arty-crafty headdresses…
Kid folk outfits around the world. Babies, toddlers, and children are adorable in their tiny national costumes
A lot of parents teach their children about their national clothing. And one of the best ways to do that is to dress your kids in folk…
Dashiki – African traditional shirt / blouse popular far outside the African continent
This is one of the most famous and recognizable African garments. It is known and appreciated far beyond the African continent. It is…
How to wear Ukrainian authentic clothing. Married female outfits step by step (videos)
This is the last part of a series of charming videos dedicated to Ukrainian folk dress. This time, you’ll see how married women in Ukraine…