Greek Traditional Costume. The Crete island
Among all the traditional costumes of the Greek islands, that of Crete is particularly pretty. It differs much from the classic Greek…
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Traditional costume of Indonesia. 300 ethnic groups with their own clothing traditions
Indonesia is one of the most heavily populated Asian countries. More than 200 millions of people and over 300 different ethnic groups live…
The variety of women’s national clothing in Portugal. Regional variations and features
The Portuguese traditional costumes are diverse and good-looking. Some of them even look a bit unusual for a foreigner. But, as with most…
Traditional costume of Palestine. Loose robes, plenty of embroidery, elaborate headdresses, and silver jewelry
The folk clothing of Palestine is extremely rich in embroidery. By the way, the traditional embroidery is called “tatriz”, and it adds a…
Uzbek folk dress. Multilayered and colorful but modest outfits and specifically designed kids’ garments
The main Uzbek folk garment traditionally used by everybody in this country was a robe. These open garments could be made from different…
Researching your ancestors? Share their love stories in the new project Your Wedding Story
A lot of people these days study their family trees and research ancestors. It’s fascinating how much we can find out about ourselves by…
Analyzing the costumes of historical series Reign. Best and worst gowns of Mary, Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I, and others
Rein is a popular historical series that has its fans all over the world. But how much do you know about the costumes used in this show?…
Movie costumes in Marie Antoinette historical drama film – 70 outfits of Marie Antoinette
In this article, you’ll read about 70 lovely ensembles worn by Marie Antoinette in a cognominal movie. Some of their features (like the…
All the posts about traditional jewelry around the world in one place for your school and college assignments
If you’re writing a school paper or homework assignment about the traditional jewels of a certain country or period in history, this post…
Armenian national costumes and their beautiful details (+ photos)
The national outfit of Armenia is ornate and beautiful. You can see the rich culture of this country in its clothing and jewelry. Armenia…
Japanese traditional undergarments. What goes under kimono?
As you might know, the national costume of Japan consists not only of a kimono but of many layers of clothing. And the underwear pieces…
Best traditional female Caribbean dresses – Dominica, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Haiti
The design of folk costumes in the Caribbean is based on the culture and customs of African countries (the motherland for thousands of…
Tunisian traditional anklet named “kholkhal” – a fun way to learn more about your bride
One of the most intriguing and meaningful Tunisian traditional jewelry pieces is the so-called “kholkhal”. In this material, we’ll try to…
Indian traditional needlework. Phulkari, chikankari, kashida, and kantha embroidery styles
Indian traditional culture estimates embroidery highly. A lot of clothes and household items are usually decorated with needlework. Just…
10 best Thai traditional costumes for women
The traditional female attire in Thailand is always feminine and figure-hugging. But at the same time, these garments look modest. How do…
How to wear a traditional doek – African turban
A headdress is probably the most important part of African folk costume. And the whole existence of this piece of clothes is based on…
UAE traditional clothing. Emirati men and women cover their heads and bodies
Emirati men and women still keep their traditions in the 21st century. They wear the national outfits of the United Arab Emirates every day…
National costume in Sweden. Top-5 interesting facts about Swedish folk dress
Geographically, Sweden is one of the Scandinavian countries, so its national costumes have a lot of features in common with neighboring…
Folk costume of Southern Albania. Garments, features, colors, and adornments
Southern Albania is the area with unique traditional outfits. There are some peculiarities common for all these regions, but other features…
National costume of Crimean Tatars. Small ethnic group manages to maintain clothing traditions
Crimean Tatars have got a very beautiful and ornated national costume. There are only about 2 millions of Crimean Tatars in the world, and…
Stage costumes in “Bram Stoker's Dracula” movie. Part 1: Dracula and Elisabeta / Mina
This time, we’re going to analyze the Academy award-winning costume designs of “Bram Stoker's Dracula”. The stage costumes of this film are…
5 Traditional garments in Lebanon. Most famous Lebanese male and female folk clothing items
Most people around the world know too little about Lebanese national costumes. And that’s a pity, as some of the Lebanese folk garments are…
Traditional jewelry pieces of Kyivan Rus (+ photos of real silver jewels of the epoch)
The jewelry makers in Kievan Rus’ were amazingly skilled. And their production was in a great demand. You can’t imagine the finished outfit…
Serbian folk costume. Great diversity of outfits with Balkan, Ottoman, Byzantine, and Slavonic features
Serbia is a curious country from the point of view of the folk costume. Serbian traditional clothing is diverse and beautiful. There is no…