Folklorico dance costumes throughout Mexico
Folklorico dance or ballet folklórico are terms naming Mexican traditional dances. These folk dances require specific costumes that differ…
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Cherokee clothing in 1800-1840. Spinning, weaving, beading
We are continuing our series of articles dedicated to the clothing traditions of the Cherokee people, one of the famous Native American…
Traditional weaving in Peru. The main clothing craft of Quechua people
Traditional weaving is an extremely important craft for Peru. The locals have been using woven garments and household items for thousands…
Buffalo Plaid Lumberjack – can we call it Canadian national garment?
There is a whole discussion in comments to our article “Traditional dress of Canada. History and examples” about the existence of Canadian…
Native American women and kids. Old and very rare photos
The world knows not enough about the Native American Indians, their culture, clothing traditions, and lifestyle. Of course, there are…
Secret knowledge behind the Native American headdress
The traditional warbonnet of Native American Indians is a sacred headdress. There is a deep philosophical meaning behind each small element…
Indigenous clothing in El Salvador. Refajo skirt
Women of El Salvador usually wear wide flounce skirts in traditional blue and white colors as their national wear. But these are rather…
Liqui liqui – Venezuelan male national attire
In Venezuela and Colombia, men have very elegant and even dandy-like traditional attire. It differs a lot from most folk costumes around…
Traditional braiding of Native American Indians. How to weave without a loom
One of the authentic folk crafts of the Native American Indians is a fingerweaving. They wove narrow strips of fabric – belts, bag straps,…
Chilean chamanto – traditional poncho-like garment. But it has one unique feature
In Chile, both men and women wear a charming and very South American garment called “chamanto”. This outerwear has a significant role in…
Greenlandic yoke – stunning colorful accessory of the north people
Some folk accessories are so significant for a certain culture that they become the centerpiece of traditional attire, the item you notice…
Traditional outfits of Jamaica. Airy but modest clothes (+ photos)
Jamaican male and female costumes are rather typical for the Caribbean region. The main purpose of these garments is to protect the body…
The art of Zapotec weaving. Ancient Mexican weaving techniques
If you want to find out how the craft of weaving looked like in ancient Mexico, you should visit Teotitlán del Valle, a small Mexican…
Poncho – original South American outerwear. A link that connects the tradition to here and now
Several countries in South America traditionally use this outer garment practically all year round. Poncho is not only warm and cozy, it’s…
How to make Inuit mukluks. The almost forgotten craft is reviving
Inuit people traditionally made practically all of their clothing, footwear, and accessories from animal skins and fur – simply because it…
Weaving on 18th-century so-called “barn loom”
In this article and video, an American master weaver will tell us a little about a barn loom that was used to make coarse linen for slaves’…
Peruvian montera hats – striking headdresses of women in Peru
Peruvian women are easily distinguished from other South American ethnic groups by their bright and beautifully decorated hats. Peruvian…
Funniest photos of Peruvian traditional clothing. These garments are exceptional – you simply can’t help yourself and not take such pics
The traditional clothing of Peru is so colorful, unique, and unforgettable that many photographers do their best to create wonderful pics…
History and significance of Ecuadorian toquilla – traditional handmade straw hat
The traditional straw hats of Ecuador called “toquilla” are produced for centuries by the hands of local people. This craft has become a…
Opulent women’s folk outfit of Panama Gala Pollera and striking amount of sparkly jewelry
The traditional dress of Panama looks very ornate and beautiful. It is made in the same style as other Latin American folk outfits but…
Folk clothing crafts of Oaxaca, Mexico. Traditional Mexican weaving and embroidering
Mexico is so rich in bright clothing traditions. Colors, patterns, shapes, textures – South American continent in special that way. But…
Canadian parka – Inuit folk garment popular to this day
A parka is one of the few truly and originally Canadian traditional garments. It was invented by the Inuit Native American tribes and was…
Traditional attire of Greenland or Kalaallit Nunaat and the influence of Moravians and Vikings on it
A lot of people think that the folk clothing in Greenland is very simple and roughly made from animal skins only, but you’d be surprised at…
Chilean chupalla hat is used by peasants and cowboys since the 1740s
Men in Chile traditionally use a charming wide-brimmed straw hat called “chupalla”. It is a lot smaller, lighter, and comfier than, for…