Traditional costume of Venezuela. Liqui liqui for men, flowing ruffled dresses and floral decorations for women
Modern Venezuelans don’t have a habit to wear the folk clothing every day. They even use it rather seldom on special occasions, such as…
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Traditional outfit of Hawaii. New way of wearing a loin-cloth, stunning feather helmets, and no coconut bra
If you still think that Hawaiian national costume consists of a coconut bra and a grass skirt, this article is for you. The traditional…
Traditional clothing of Colombia. Diverse climate conditions influence the fashion
The traditional clothing of Colombia is very diverse, bright, and eccentric. It is also considered to be iconic for the whole Latin…
Traditional clothing of Native American Indians
Native American Indian tribes lived in the territory of US and Canada long before the conquistadors. They lived in harmony with nature.…
Traditional costume of Chile. Flowered dresses, chamantos and chupalla hats
Traditional clothing of Chile is very festive and convenient at the same time. It is usually made of natural materials. Women's attire is…
Peruvian national costume. Woven clothing from Alpaca wool, unique patterns and bright colors
Peruvians are excellent craftsmen. Their clothing is still homemade in XXI century and looks pretty much like traditional garments used…
Traditional Mexican costume. Typical pieces of clothing in Mexico
Mexican national clothing is very bright and beautiful. Actually, there are many different designs of traditional costume. Some of them are…
Traditional dress of Canada. History and examples
Canadian national clothing was formed under the influence of Native Indians (who lived on these lands for centuries) and colonizers from…