How to wear Korean women’s winter costume
Learn how to wear the Korean female winter clothing step by step. The outfit includes underwear, the main garment, outerwear, and…
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Old photos from 1840s. Real-life clothing and hairstyles of mid-19th century
There are lots of conspiracy theories and myths in all areas of life, including fashion, hygiene, relationships, etc. It can be hard to…
Danish traditional clothing – a farewell from the 1750s-1850s
The style and design of the traditional clothes in Denmark usually date back to 1750-1900 (some even say 1750-1850). This is the period…
Indian traditional attire. Wide variety of delicate embellished clothing
The clothing traditions in India were formed by the influence of local climate, beliefs, cultural traditions and different regional…
Cherokee traditional costume in 1840-2019
This is the last article from the series dedicated to the traditional Cherokee clothing. This time, we will talk about Cherokee folk dress…
Shattering myths about the Pilgrim clothes. How did real outfit of American Pilgrims look like?
The pilgrims. What did they look like? And, more important, what did they wear? Americans are taught about the life of pilgrims who came to…
Detailed tutorial - How to wear a full formal kilt with all accessories
Let’s find out how to put on the full formal Prince Charlie outfit. Dr. Nick Fiddes, the governor of the Scottish Tartans Authority, will…
Tunisian male jebba is one of the oldest Tunisian cultural garments
This opulent robe adorned with traditional embroidery looks regal and respectful. It adds a man the atmosphere of dignity and wealth. This…
The most unique and outstanding Ukrainian embroidery technique – Borshchiv embroidery
Borshchiv embroidered shirts (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine) are made using unique techniques and patterns. The traditional…
Traditional clothing and jewelry of Oman in the British Museum
The Middle Eastern countries have, perhaps, the most amazing traditional jewelry pieces. And Oman is definitely a place where striking…
Mushanana – traditional female dress of Rwanda that reminds simple Indian sari
In Rwanda, people are trying to restore the tradition of wearing the national garment of the country – an elegant female mushanana. This…
Traditional female costumes from different regions of Tunisia (photos)
People in different regions of Tunisia often wear radically different outfits. Especially if to talk about women. Traditional clothing…
The oldest jewelry made from bone, shells, glass, stone, and metal. Archaeological finds
Jewelry pieces have been the favorite human accessories for millennia. At first, people made jewels from bones, shells, teeth, stones,…
Ukrainian folk costumes from Museum of Ethnography and Crafts in Lviv (photos)
Ukrainian traditional clothing is rather diverse. The festive outfits are always colorful and rich in embroidery and bright decorations.…
Vintage patterns of Ukrainian traditional embroidery. Best embroidery designs ever. Part 1 (photos)
The tradition of making and using embroidery on fabric in Ukraine is very ancient and strong. Many pieces of the national costume of this…
Inuit traditional clothing and folk crafts
The Inuit culture is unique because these indigenous people live in the arctic regions of Greenland, Alaska, Canada, and Russia, places…
We’re loosing vintage clothing artifacts from Chernihiv city of Ukraine to Russian rockets and bombs. Just look at the beauty of the local folk dress
Chernihiv region of Ukraine is one of the oldest and most historically and culturally rich areas in the country. The local traditional…
Mexican charro suit – heritage outfit used as traditional attire, festival wear, and folk dance costume
This outfit is famous worldwide and is a symbol of Mexican culture known to almost everybody. You can see it in Mexico fairly often – in…
Tunisian vintage female clothing (photos)
Tunisian vintage clothing is precious, not only because of all those gold (embroidery with golden threads, gold embellishments, etc.) but…
Hutsul folk costumes used in Carpathian regions of Ukraine are incredibly beautiful (photos)
The Carpathian regions of Ukraine are famous for their traditional crafts and clothing. Nowhere else in Ukraine will you find as richly…
National attire of Dagestan. What did these proud Caucasian people wear?
Dagestan is one of those regions in the Caucasus that are so rich in clothing traditions. The folk outfits here were bright, multilayered,…
Italian women’s attire and hairstyle from the 1500s
Let’s look at a 16th-century Italian-style dress and hairdo. The outfit is modern, but it’s a rather accurate replica of garments depicted…
Ugandan women make beaded necklaces from recycled paper
African traditional handmade jewelry and adornments are very special. They differ from any other folk jewels around the world. Local women…
Byzantine crowns with pendilia or temple pendants – artful jewelry or imperial symbol of power?
The traditional attire of Byzantine royals was extremely ornate, opulent, and eye-catching. It had to be as this state was huge and…