Chut Thai – the traditional outfits of Thailand. Charming wrap-around cloths and gorgeous royal costumes
The traditional costume in Thailand is called “chut thai” (the translation is “Thai dress”). It is charming – bright and delicate, fitting…
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Japanese national costume and interesting clothing traditions. Kimono, odd shoes and funny clothing rules
Traditional Japanese clothing is still in use in Japan. But mostly people wear the national costume for festivals, formal events, weddings,…
National dress of Poland. Delicate lacing, embroidery, bright stripes, and impressive headdresses
The national attire of Poland is very colorful, festive, and diverse. Different regions of the country have their own unique features. It’s…
Traditional costume of Hungary. Mix of Renaissance and Baroque creates unique folk outfit
The folk costume of Hungary is rather diverse; it differs from the other Eastern-European national dresses. The Hungarian traditional…
Tunisian traditional clothing crafts: weaving and embroidering
Tunisians are among the best in the world in creating distinctive signs of their origin. It's not only the design of a veil or dress for…
National clothes of Malaysia. Aboriginal dresses, Malay handmade fabrics, and ornate shawls
There is no single national costume in Malaysia. But all of the outfits can be divided into several main categories: Malay, Chinese,…
History of Korean hanbok. Evolution of hanbok during the last 2,000 years
It is said that the national costume of Korea – the hanbok – appeared during the famous Three Kingdoms period. But, of course, every…
National costume of Lebanon. Sleeves of traditional female dresses can be attached and detached
Modern Lebanon is a very fashionable country, one of the most stylish in the whole Arab world. But the majority of Lebanese wear…
Traditional Bavarian (Germany) folk dress: dirndl dress and lederhosen
Bavaria (or the Free State of Bavaria) is the biggest state of Germany. And it is a unique territory which differs from other parts of…
Traditional clothing of Jamaica. Modest dresses from bandana fabric and shoes from washed-up materials
Jamaican folk costumes are very bright, multicolored, organic, and breathy. Traditionally, they were made from locally produced handmade…
Nationalclothing.org about national clothing, the history of traditional dress, and the modern life of vintage pieces of clothes
About site. The national character of different countries can make a strong impression on us and can provide a great deal of food for…
American fashion of Civil War period, the 1860s
American Civil War fashion gave us beautiful garments – floating skirts, delicate fabrics, elegant decorations, and so much more. This…
Traditional clothing of Bahrain. What typically Arabic garments do they wear?
Bahraini men and women traditionally wear Arabic-style clothing. Practically the same or very similar garments we can see in Saudi Arabia,…
Unique Korean traditional hair accessories
Intricate Korean folk hair accessories catch your eye at once. The most beautiful and delicate of them were used by the royalty and wealthy…
Classical Ancient Greek clothing pieces: chiton, peplos, and himation
We’ve actually got some knowledge as to how the Ancient Greeks dressed. We see it in Ancient Greek statues, wall art, and other similar art…
National clothing of Southeast Asian countries. Top-5 most interesting costumes
Asian countries have a lot in common, especially in traditional clothing. Of course, their cultures vary pretty much, but national costumes…
Most popular women’s national costumes in India
We’ve already published a lot of materials about Indian traditional clothes, but how can one be bored of this beauty?! The Indian women’s…
Historical pirate costumes. What did they wear?
A lot of people around the world, especially in the US, love the pirate culture and lifestyle. There are Hollywood pirate movies, dozens of…
How to wear African Swazi female traditional costume
A lot of people think that African traditional clothing is the same for any ethnic group on the continent. But that’s wrong. Actually,…
Traditional costume of Romania: garments, materials, decoration
Romanian folk dress is one of those traditional outfits that have survived almost without any serious changes throughout centuries. The…
Angolan traditional samakaka cloth – vibrant, eye-catching, and cheerful African print
Cheerful African prints used in traditional clothes are magnificent. For example, in Angola, there is a tribal fabric called “samakaka”…
Māori folk clothing from New Zealand. What’s the national attire of New Zealand?
In New Zealand, there is no single official national dress, every ethnic group uses its own folk costumes and has its own clothing…
Slovenian national costume. Cool undergarments, male breeches, and intricate women’s headdresses
The national costume of Slovenia looks pretty European. Locals call it “Narodna noša”. It was established and unified in the 19th century.…
How to apply traditional Japanese geisha makeup
These days, more and more women around the world, who are not Japanese, fall in love with Japan’s culture and learn how to dress like a…