nomads Kirghiz woman in traditional costume…Kirghistan, Central Asia
It is generally accepted that the Welsh National costume evolved in the late 1700s. The Welsh National Dress though is only for females. There have been attempts to create a welsh kilt for men but this has not really taken off.
Women's Traditional Outfits Worldwide: The planet Earth homes 7.9 billion people. Due to those 7.9 billion, al
Last year I began reading the blog, Folklore Fashion, it was brim full of breathtaking photography of Scandinavian folk costumes antiques and reproductions. Having never really studied much about this type of costume - I was quite intrigued. Some of the techniques I recognize (the gauging on the skirts, for instance) from 1860s sewing, but as for the stunning color, fabric, and embroidery combinations - I think they are just fascinating! It's amazing how all the different regions have their own distinct folk costume! They are so varied and each just gorgeous....looks like the stuff of fairytales.... These images are from the new book Scandinavian Folklore, which I plan on adding to my research collection as soon as I can budget it in! :) Looks like a beautiful resource book!
The dirndl is the traditional German dress associated for many with Oktoberfest. Learn more about the history of this German outfit and what exactly makes a dirndl a dirndl.
Kroj dresses have a significant role in WestFest, a yearly Texas Czech festival.
Photographer Mihaela Noroc, 30, from Romania, travelled the world for The Atlas of Beauty series. She hopes to promote diversity and has been to 45 countries taking pictures of natural-looking women.
Explore the rich heritage of traditional German clothing in our comprehensive article on Dirndl and Lederhosen. Discover the history, cultural significance, and modern-day revival of these iconic garments that continue to symbolize German identity and festivity. Perfect for cultural enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike.
Après les drapeaux, il est temps de continuer notre stigmatisation éhontée de lointaines contrées et de pilonner consciencieusement toute tradition, histoire ancestrale et héritage historique à grand ...
アイヌ (Ainu people)
The portraits were taken by Russian photographer Alexander Khimushin and offer a fascinating insight into the lives of people in Siberia - some of them in communities of only 100.
This is a map of Asia. North Americans, you may notice this map is not solely comprised of Japan, Korea, China and Thailand. People in the UK, you may notice India is not a continent. That is, if...
(via miss-mary-quite-contrary) She is a true beauty..this Tibetian woman...
Where did the U.S. fall on the list? You might be surprised...
The Norwegian folk dress has gained in popularity in recent years. A 20th century invention based on traditional folk costumes, the bunad is available for both men and women.
French fashion designers have long been at the forefront of avant-garde style and Paris has long been considered the birth city of fashion – the ultimate fountain of sophistication, glamorous muses and endless inspiration. But let's turn back the clocks and leave the capital for the villages of prov
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