Nigerian traditional agbada – regal male attire
This outfit looks great – formal and regal. And it’s very different from the popular idea of how African men dress. A lot of people still…
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Moroccan authentic jewelry – massive, copious, and so charming
Moroccan women love jewelry. And always have. But Moroccan gold and silver pieces, adorned with precious and semi-precious stones, aren’t…
African aso oke fabric used by Yoruba people. Charming traditional cloth
In Africa, there are numerous types of traditional textiles produced and used by the local tribes since the beginning of time. In this…
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…
Kenyan traditional wrap-around cloth shuka – cheerful and durable garment
A lot of African traditional articles of clothing are colorful wrap-around garments. And shuka, Kenyan folk garment, is no exception. It is…
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…
Ethiopian habesha kemis – white dress with pretty embroidery
The folk dress of Habesha people from Ethiopia and Eritrea is the world-famous habesha kemis. This garment is like a visit card of these…
Female headdresses in Tunisia (+ photos)
Women in Tunisia traditionally cover their heads – with scarves, shawls, veils, hats, and other headwear pieces. Even today, in the modern…
Algerian folk clothing from different regions of the country
The traditional dress of Algeria is beautiful and diverse. This is a large country, that’s why the folk costumes of various parts of it can…
Tunisian farmla – ornate vest with sparkling gold embroidery
A lot of Tunisian traditional garments are ornate and expensive. And the jewelry pieces are exquisite. You might even say that it is…
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,…
Egyptian tunic from the 7th-8th century. Process of conservation at the V&A
This article will shed some light on the work of museum conservators. Particularly, we’ll talk about an 8th-century Egyptian tunic…
African families in cute matching folk costumes (photos)
We’d like to share with you several photos that depict modern African clothing with traditional patterns, cuts, and designs. These are…
Traditional women’s attire in Morocco (1900-2000)
The history of Moroccan folk dress is long and well-preserved. Actually, the cut and main features of the traditional costume in Morocco…
Top-10 most stylish African traditional garments
African folk culture is represented by plenty of interesting traditional garments – not only loin-cloths and jewels, as many people think.…
Traditional African clothes are back in use. How does it influence fashion and modern life of locals?
African traditional costumes are diverse, very bright, and truly unique. We’ve prepared a cool material for you which will help you learn…
Folk African costumes in Black Panther movie display Afrofuturism
The film “Black Panther” already became famous and many people’s favorite. And its makers must thank the costume designers for that. The…
African traditional attire used as stage costumes for different Black Panther characters
This is the second article that features the stage costumes of the “Black Panther” movie characters. In the first one, we talked about the…
Gorgeous African traditional dresses used in Black Panther movie. Stage costumes of main characters
The 2018 movie “Black Panther” could be declared the best film ever in the area of using African folk clothing as stage costumes. These…
Traditional Herero dress – one of the most elegant female folk gowns in Africa
Many traditional garments are getting a new life lately, being incorporated into world fashion trends. Modern fashion designers often use…
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…
After Black Panther movie, the demand on African folk clothes in US got 50-80% increase
The Hollywood movies often play an important role in the popularizing… just about anything, from cars to gadgets, from clothing and…
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…
African traditional Mud cloth – fabric dyed with mud. Yes, really!
In Africa, there is a very curious and unique fabric, traditionally handmade and widely used by Malian ethnic groups. This cloth and the…