Guatemalan huipil – beautiful blouse of indigenous ladies
In Latin America, particularly in Guatemala, the traditional craft of weaving is rather highly developed. And one of the most beautiful,…
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The craft of weaving huipiles – female tunics of Guatemala – might vanish because of a huge market of underpriced secondhand huipiles
For the past 3,500 years, Mayan women have created intricate huipiles on a backstrap loom. These traditional garments signify the origin…
Backstrap weaving tutorial from El Salvador
These days, many people around the world are getting involved in traditional clothing crafts, retrieving the almost lost knowledge. And…
Beautiful Mexican folk dresses from Chiapas and Veracruz regions
Mexican traditional attire is always eye-catching. Although, the folk costumes of different regions of Mexico differ from each other – some…
Vintage garments from American Kent State University Museum. Part 1
American history of fashion is rather special. People in the US usually consider the clothing of first settlers as its beginning. That’s…
Canadian indigenous clothes of the Arctic peoples
Canadian aboriginal peoples lived in a very beautiful but also rather harsh environment. They needed all their skill and imagination to…
Traditional blouse of Guatemala. Maya women weave their folk clothing on backstrap loom
In Guatemala, females still wear their folk clothing and thus, make it themselves. Many of them are descendants from Maya people, so they…
Quechquemitl – indigenous Mexican poncho from the pre-Hispanic period
A poncho is a famous traditional accessory of Mexican people. Everybody have heard about it. At the same time, another shawl-like piece…
Pano da costa – traditional Afro-Brazilian shawl
Brazilian women of African origin traditionally wore a distinctive garment that showed their status and heritage. It was a shawl-like piece…
Native American beadwork. When did they begin to do beading?
The Native American beadwork is a very important craft for the American continents. The most common question people ask about beading in…
How did railway workers’ bowlers turn into Bolivian traditional bombin hats? Unique fashion story
Bolivian traditional bombin hats – charming bowlers the local women balance right on the tops of their heads – are accessories with a very…
Modern Native American folk costumes can be masterpieces as much as the original traditional outfits
The national outfits of Native American Indians are famous worldwide for their striking beading, skillful leathercraft, and spectacular…
Traditional Quechua belts are used not only for beauty. Cotacachi, Ecuador
A belt is an ancient item used by all the nations around the world. Most often, belts serve to support the clothes and as a decorative…
Panamanian pollera blanca or white pollera — exquisite and expensive traditional dress
The traditional attire of Panamanian women called “la pollera” is one of the most beautiful, flamboyant, and elaborate folk dresses around…
Native American 1800s shoulder bag from The Met
The Native American traditional art is so different from European, Asian, or African one that it is always exciting to learn more about it.…
In Colombia, there are World Day of Ruana and National Festival of Ruana – folk events to honor traditional local garment
Few traditional pieces of clothing are so beloved and popular that people organize whole festivals to honor them. Colombian authentic…
Alaskan kuspuk overshirt – it looks so contemporary! Was it an inspiration for hoodie?
Alaskan traditional garments are often rather comfy, but this particular overshirt also looks very contemporary. It has a large front…
Bolivian fashion uses folk clothing of indigenous Aymara people
The latest fashion trends in Bolivia show that the folk outfits are gaining popularity in this country. For years, the traditional costumes…
Miss Canada Chanel Beckenlehner in the Canadian national costume at the Miss Universe show
Hockey! Who could forget that bit of Canadian national pride? There's miss Canada Chanel Beckenlehner in the Canadian national costume at…
Beauty and variety of Mexican folklorico dance costumes
Mexican traditional dances are called folklorico dance or ballet folklórico. They’re passionate, cheerful, and very colorful. Mexican…
Curiously-shaped Native American moccasins of Muscogee (Creek) tribe
Moccasins are widely used traditional shoes of the Native Americans. The size, shape, style, and adornments of this folk footwear can be…
Folk costume glossary. Mexico
Traditional pieces of the male and female national costumes in Mexico: baja jacket, caites, charros, charro suit, china poblana, chincuete,…
Native American Indian moccasins and their marvelous embellishments
The moccasins are among those clothing articles that identify a Native American. They literally scream Native American Indian origin. Most…
Folk costume glossary. Peru
Traditional male and female garments in Peru: ajotas, chullo, chumpi, hojotas, jobona, k'eperina, lliklla, melkkhay, montera, pollera,…