Rare authentic clothing and accessories of Ukrainian men, the 19th-20th century (photos)
Vintage men’s clothing in Ukraine is rather hard to find. Most of such garments didn’t survive till these days, unlike female costumes (of…
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113 articles about clothing, craft, and tradition.
Real-life old photos of Ukrainians in folk costumes, the early 20th century
At the beginning of the 20th century, a lot of men, women, and kids in Ukraine wore traditional clothes in daily life and especially for…
The art of presenting embroidered clothing in Ukraine (photos)
Ukraine treasures its clothing traditions very much. The exhibitions of vintage embroidered garments and folk costumes are often held in…
Traditional outfits of Carpathian region of Ukraine (photos)
The western region of Ukraine covers a part of Carpathian Mountains. Ukrainians who live in highlands are very unique people. They managed…
Ukrainian traditional embroidery patterns and their almost forgotten meaning
Ukrainian authentic embroidered shirts made a 100 or more years ago, are adorned with beautiful and diverse patterns. The symbols were…
Secrets of Ukrainian traditional women’s headdresses used in the 18th – first half of the 20th century
Ukrainian married women traditionally covered their heads. This tradition takes roots in the ancient times – Scythian (585-260 B.C.),…
Folk costumes from different regions of Ukraine (northern and western regions) + photos
Ukrainian traditional costumes from western, northern, and north-western regions of Ukraine are very colorful, bright, and sophisticated.…
Hunia – Ukrainian authentic outerwear from the Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian region of Ukraine is represented by a bunch of curious and unusual folk garments, especially outerwear. One of them is…
Royal apparel worn in Kyivan Rus in the 13th century
In the mid-13th century, Kyivan Rus’ fall into pieces after the Mongol invasion. And one of these pieces – the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia…
Old Ukrainian spinning and weaving tools. 5,000-year-old loom
In the old days, fabrics were handmade only and people invented different tools that helped them make the cloth. For instance, various…
Vintage Ukrainian shoes. Various leather footwear from late 19th – early 20th century
Ukrainian authentic shoes may look a bit weird but that’s what people wore 100 years ago. This footwear was not as comfortable as modern…
Uncovering the hidden museum collection. Various Ukrainian traditional shoes
Recently, we’ve got a rare opportunity to dive into a museum storage and make photos of exhibits that are seldom seen by ordinary visitors.…
Old photos of Ukrainian national costumes. These photos were made about 100 years ago
The collection of photographs belongs to Ukrainian center of folk culture "Ivan Honchar Museum". These photos were taken from the…
Some of the most high-quality 1910s photos of Ukrainian peasant clothing. Curious real-life snaps
These photos were made in the early 1910s in central Ukraine (Poltava region) by the photographer Anatoliy Pavlovych who was tortured and…
Variety of Ukrainian traditional women’s bodices and vests from different regions of Ukraine (photos)
One of the very popular traditional outer garments in Ukraine are bodices, vests, and waistcoats. Such pieces of clothing are demi-season…
Ukrainian traditional sets of jewelry – vintage necklaces (photos)
Ukrainian folk costume is always complimented with such jewelry pieces as necklaces. And traditionally it is normal to mix and combine…
Parade of national embroidered clothing in Ukraine (photo report)
A great parade of national embroidered clothing was held in Ukraine. It became an important part of the celebration the Ukrainian…
Ukrainian vintage necklaces. Beaded necklace could protect from evil eye or determine health issues
The national costume of Ukraine always includes a necklace. In old days, the rings, earrings, or bracelets were traditionally less common.…
Authentic and modern embroidery designs. Ukrainian delicate whitework and bright patterns
In the past, when most clothing pieces in Ukraine were handmade (woven, sewn, and decorated by hand), there was a comparatively little…
Traditional outfits of the royals, their servants, and officials, Kyivan Rus or Ruthenia, the 10th century
Ruthenia or Kyivan Rus was a rather wealthy and expanded state in Europe in the 9th-13th century. Its rulers could afford the most…
Ukrainian kersetka – extraordinary garment that fitted pregnant and not pregnant women perfectly at the same time
In Ukrainian traditional costume, there is a garment with the most perfect design ever. It is a bodice called “kersetka” or “korsetka”, and…
Krysania – fancy traditional felt hat of Hutsuls in Carpathian Ukraine
One of the most famous subethnic groups of Ukrainians is Hutsul people. They live in a certain area in the Carpathian Mountains and have an…
Ukrainian 100-year-old male and female headdresses – the variety of designs and shapes is so wide!
For many centuries, Ukrainians (and people of the Kyivan Rus’ before them, Slavic tribes before them, and Scythian and Sarmatian tribes…
Variety of Ukrainian traditional aprons. Woven and embroidered aprons with lovely patterns
A lot of female folk costumes in Ukraine included an apron. It was a festive piece of clothing, a handy garment that protected the skirt…