Folk costumes of Lithuania. Aukstaitija, Dzukija, Suvalkija, and Klaipeda regions
Lithuanian traditional clothing is rather modest and warm; it covers most of the body, usually leaving only hands and face open. And this…
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Palestinian traditional costumes from different regions of Palestine
Various regions of Palestine have their own unique clothing traditions. Sometimes, the outfits differ radically, in other cases, there is…
Cherokee traditional attire until 1650
Different neighboring Native American tribes had, for the most part, similar traditional costumes until the mid-17th century. That’s…
African traditional clothing used during African ceremonies
In Africa, the clothing traditions are very strong. Locals often use the folk clothes during the ceremonies and special occasions (for…
Tatar traditional attire. Beautifully ornamented costumes with pricey jewelry
The folk dress of Tatarstan is outstanding – ornate, multilayered, and richly adorned with jewelry, embroidery, and other decorations. But…
Sudanese jalabiya. What kind of garment is that?
Sudan is a country with typically African climate, very hot and sunny. Of course, the clothes have to be special for people to cope with…
Folk dress of Senegal. Unisex boubou and grand moussor headscarves
In many African countries, the traditional costume requires meters and meters of colorful fabric decorated with African ethnic motifs,…
Bulgarian folk dress. A mix of Ottoman and Slavic garments and clothing traditions
Bulgaria is an interesting Balkan country. Historically Bulgarians are ancestors of Turkic tribes called Bulgars, which mixed with a…
Folklorico dance costumes throughout Mexico
Folklorico dance or ballet folklórico are terms naming Mexican traditional dances. These folk dances require specific costumes that differ…
Jewelry, accessories, and hairstyles in Ancient Greece
We’ve already talked a lot about the clothing in Ancient Greece and it’s time to find out what accessories, jewels, and hairdos people used…
Greek folk dress from different periods and regions (+ photos)
Greek traditional costumes are so charming that many outlanders have tried them on with pleasure during centuries. Kings and queens wore…
Korean hanbok: from traditional clothes to world-famous fashion trend
Korean traditional attire, the hanbok, have been used in Korea for about 2,000 years. It has changed, of course, during these centuries.…
Female and kid 19th-century clothes were often adorned with lace (photos)
In the 1800s, people of some European countries widely used lace to adorn their clothing, underwear, shoes, and accessories. These pieces…
National costume of Pakistan. Pakistani officials are required to dress in folk clothing since the 1980s
In Pakistan, a lot of people still wear traditional clothes in daily life today. Their folk costumes changed and developed year after year…
Clothing traditions in Ancient Egypt. Outfits, makeup, hairstyles, and jewels
We know a lot about Ancient Egypt and its fashionable clothing, jewelry, and makeup from the movies, pictures, and books. But how do you…
Most popular Yemeni traditional garments
The Yemeni folk clothing culture is very diverse and interesting. As usual, female traditional outfits are much more eye-catching,…
A short history of African headwrap
This is a story told by the young woman from Jamaica. Her name is Lyndsay, and she will share with us her knowledge about the African…
Crimson Peak stage costumes and their real-life historical equivalents. Lucille Sharpe
One of the best modern Gothic horror romance movies “Crimson Peak” shows very beautiful and extravagant stage costumes. They are made…
Chinese traditional clothing. Every Imperial dynasty in China changed the national costume
There is no traditional costume typical for all the parts of China. Each region has its own features, and sometimes clothing differs…
Folk costumes of Taiwanese aborigines
Taiwan is a country that’s considered to be the place of origin for Austronesian people. 14 different tribes live in Taiwan, each…
Belarusian national costumes: male, female, and kid folk clothing
Belarus is one of those countries with a rich Slavic heritage. The folk costumes of this country are bright and beautiful, they look rather…
Fashion show of Ukrainian authentic folk costumes (photos)
Many modern young people in Ukraine are fond of the national costumes of this country. Of course, you can buy a modern embroidered shirt…
Ethiopian national costume. Snow-white clothes with colorful embroidery
Ethiopian people still wear their traditional clothes rather often. Older people and the citizens from the rural area use the folk dress…
The sacred meanings of African clothing. Who should wear African folk garments?
Africa is an astounding continent, with unique traditions, beliefs, and culture. There are so many different ethnic groups in Africa, who…