Mokorotlo straw hat – traditional headdress and trademark of Lesotho
You can find the image of this traditional straw hat on the Lesotho flag and on Lesotho license plates – that’s how important it is for the…
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Traditional bridal underwear in Tunisia is adorable. Compare with modern lingerie
Traditional underwear around the world differs a lot from our modern lingerie. Forget about revealing lacy bras and thongs, sexy garter…
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…
Modern fashion designers use Ugandan traditional barkcloth. European top fashion trend
Using the Ugandan traditional barkcloth is a new and curious fashion trend in Europe. This fabric is unique, extravagant, and luxurious.…
How did schoolgirl uniform turn into traditional dress of Ugandan women
This folk dress is rather modern compared to other traditional outfits around the world. It appeared in the early 20th century. And the…
Libyan men wear traditional attire more often than women, unlike almost everywhere around the world
In most countries around the planet, traditional clothing is more often worn in daily life by women than by men. But in Libya, the…
Where to find national clothing in Egypt. List of Egyptian folk museums
There are many museums in Egypt that display artifacts connected to Ancient Egypt and its culture. Of course, it doesn’t matter that Egypt…
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…