Swedish traditional women’s bonnets – fancy headdresses that would perfectly suit modern fashionistas
Caps, coifs, and bonnets were a must for European women since around the 10th century and up to the mid-20th century. The variety of sizes,…
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Ukrainian vintage traditional belts and sashes. Pom-pons, woven patterns, prints, embroidery – artisans were so inventive!
The variety of Ukrainian traditional belts and sashes used by men and women in the 19th – early 20th century is huge. There are folk belts…
British guernsey or gansey – hand-knitted fishermen’s sweater and symbol of the British knitting industry
Some traditional garments are so charming and beloved by the locals that they’re still in use today, in the 21st century, even though their…
Saami winter cape Luhkka and the most adorable and interesting video about how to make it
As the Saami people live in the far North of Europe, they need really warm and cozy clothing. Today, that’s not a problem, with all the…
Ukrainian 100-year-old male and female headdresses – the variety of designs and shapes is so wide!
For many centuries, Ukrainians (and people of the Kyivan Rus’ before them, Slavic tribes before them, and Scythian and Sarmatian tribes…
Antique Ukrainian necklace sets – beaded necklaces, seed beaded necklaces, dukach pendants, and crosses
Every Ukrainian maiden and woman had a necklace 100 years ago. It was a must. She could not wear earrings, finger rings, or bracelets, but…
Outstanding collection of Ukrainian traditional costumes. Some outfits are shown to the public for the 1st time
These Ukrainian folk outfits belong to several private collections and are seldom shown to the public. Some of the garments and accessories…
Ukrainian needlework – close-ups of vintage embroidered shirts! Feel free to use these photos for your reconstruction projects
Sometimes, it can be hard to find high-quality photos of Ukrainian needlework patterns so that you could use them to recreate Ukrainian…
Crimean Tatar traditional male and female costumes (detailed photos). Silver filigree belt is outstanding
These two wonderful Crimean Tatar festive outfits are reconstructions of traditional costumes used in Crimea in the late 19th – early 20th…
Irish traditional Galway shawl was called velvet or fur shawl, although there is no velvet or fur in it
Such a traditional garment as the shawl is among the oldest pieces of clothing in the world. Basically, it’s a rectangular cloth wrapped…
Extravagant 100-year-old spinning and weaving tools from central Ukraine
In Ukraine, spinning and weaving using the simplest tools were widely common until the mid-20th century. Even today, there are many…
Finnish nutukas, finnesko, or Saami boots – lovely winter footwear with stiff beaked toe
Probably the most unique and extravagant folk clothing accessory in Finland are the nutukas, fur boots with an odd upturned stiff toe. This…
Ukrainian floral embroidery. There are so many ways to embroider a flower!
Floral needlework is very typical for Ukraine and Slavic countries in general. There are literally thousands of floral embroidery patterns…
Let’s bust some myths about Scottish national clothing
A Scottish kilt is one of the most recognizable and well-known folk outfits around the world. There is so much info about Scottish…
Some of the most high-quality 1910s photos of Ukrainian peasant clothing. Curious real-life snaps
These photos were made in the early 1910s in central Ukraine (Poltava region) by the photographer Anatoliy Pavlovych who was tortured and…
Traditional clothing of the Netherlands. Dutch baggy pants, lace bonnets, and wooden klompen are the trademark of the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are 14 provinces and each of them has its own style of national attire, its own traditional accessories, etc. But…
Danish traditional clothing – a farewell from the 1750s-1850s
The style and design of the traditional clothes in Denmark usually date back to 1750-1900 (some even say 1750-1850). This is the period…
Gamurra and giornea – some of the most interesting Italian dress styles in the 15th-16th century
Italian ladies in the 15th – early 16th century often wore rather curious and comfy dresses called gamurra (camora, zupa, etc – there were…
Short history of fashion in Ukraine – cool video with pictures and examples. Why Russia wants to wipe out Ukrainian culture?
On October 10, 2022, Ukraine was under massive missile attack from Russia. Russians fired over 80 rockets during only 1 day. Every…
Vintage Ukrainian women’s demi-season outerwear. The embellishments are charming!
Ukrainian ladies of all ages traditionally wore rather curious demi-season outer garments. These bodices and jackets are used in Ukraine…
Caps of German women were highly decorative in the 18th-19th century
In the 18th-19th century, German ladies – both peasants and high-status women – traditionally covered their hair with various headdresses.…
Latvian Lielvārde sash or josta – woven belt iconic in Latvia
This hand-woven belt is very symbolic and sacred in Latvia. From just a regional item of clothing, it turned into Latvian national symbol,…
Variety of Ukrainian traditional women’s bodices and vests from different regions of Ukraine (photos)
One of the very popular traditional outer garments in Ukraine are bodices, vests, and waistcoats. Such pieces of clothing are demi-season…
Lithuanian folk dress in different regions – typical features, specifics, traditions
One of the most curious things about folk costumes is that, historically, they are formed by the local customs, climate, crafts, available…