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…
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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…
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 clothes in Cuba – curious mix of European and African styles
The outfit that is considered a Cuban national attire today originates from the 19th century and is a lovely mix of European and African…
Peruvian pollera – striking wide skirt adorned with colorful weavings
Peruvian women love these adorable and eye-catching skirts. They’re so bright! Though such full skirts aren’t very flattering to most…
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…
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…
Mexican folk dance costumes making. Story of one artisan
Mexican traditional folk dance is called “folklórico dance”. And every region of Mexico has its own typical dance moves and folk dress used…
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…
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 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…
Cherokee traditional dress in 1650-1800
We’ve already published an article about Cherokee folk clothes from the early historical period (until 1650). This is the next material of…
Traditional garments of Brazil and Portuguese influence on them
A lot of people are familiar with sparkly and bright Brazilian carnival outfits, but these are far not the only garments traditionally worn…
Hawaiian traditional kapa cloth – how to turn tree bark into fabric
If you still believe that the Hawaiian folk costume consists only of coconut cups and banana leaves, this article may surprise you. Locals…
Traditional clothing of Jamaica. Modest dresses from bandana fabric and shoes from washed-up materials
Jamaican folk costumes are very bright, multicolored, organic, and breathy. Traditionally, they were made from locally produced handmade…
American fashion of Civil War period, the 1860s
American Civil War fashion gave us beautiful garments – floating skirts, delicate fabrics, elegant decorations, and so much more. This…
Best traditional female Caribbean dresses – Dominica, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Haiti
The design of folk costumes in the Caribbean is based on the culture and customs of African countries (the motherland for thousands of…
How native Peruvian people make clothes and items from Alpaca wool. 1000 years ago recipes!
The traditional clothes of Peru are woven from the Alpaca wool. This fabric is much warmer and softer than the sheep’s wool, but also…
Beautiful Mexican Jalisco folk dance costume
Mexican folk dances are something special: passionate, spectacular, and cheerful. And the folk dancers’ costumes add to that feeling. You…
Cherokee traditional costume in 1840-2019
This is the last article from the series dedicated to the traditional Cherokee clothing. This time, we will talk about Cherokee folk dress…
Shattering myths about the Pilgrim clothes. How did real outfit of American Pilgrims look like?
The pilgrims. What did they look like? And, more important, what did they wear? Americans are taught about the life of pilgrims who came to…
Inuit traditional clothing and folk crafts
The Inuit culture is unique because these indigenous people live in the arctic regions of Greenland, Alaska, Canada, and Russia, places…
Mexican charro suit – heritage outfit used as traditional attire, festival wear, and folk dance costume
This outfit is famous worldwide and is a symbol of Mexican culture known to almost everybody. You can see it in Mexico fairly often – in…
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…