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Unique traditional woolen coat called “chugania” from Carpathian region of Ukraine. Lemko area (western part of the country), the early 20th century

One of the most widespread male headdresses is called “keffiyeh” (kuffiyah, kaffia, etc.). The man on the photo below is wearing the traditional Arab keffiyeh scarf with the agal. It is a traditional Middle Eastern male headdress – square headscarf, usually made from cotton. The color is usually whi...

Azerbaijani traiditional costume with a very beautiful headdress. The dress and headgear are embellished with intricate metal decorations and gems

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African designs, patterns, and embroidery. Modern outfits with authentic features

Traditional embroidery patterns from Reshetylivka district, Poltava region Reshetylivka is one of Ukrainian centers of embroidery situated in Poltava region (central part of Ukraine). The embroidery designs typical for Reshetylivka are characterized by unique embroidery techniques. First of all, it ...

It historically consisted of an undergarment, a kaftan, baggy trousers, an outer garment, a belt, and a headdress. The male outfit wasn’t diverse and colorful as women’s one but nevertheless, it still could tell a lot about the wearer. For example, you could find out his status, approximate age, and...

Tunisian ornate vintage bracelets

By the way, Tunisian traditional jewelry was largely inspired by the Arab-Muslim geometric forms, but also by Jewish jewelers who came from Palestine in the 17th century.

Ghanaian smock is one of the traditional Ghanaian garments. It is originated from Northern Ghana. The smock is made from the fabric called “Gonja cloth”. Gonja cloth – thick striped cotton fabric. The cotton is picked, dyed, and woven by hand. Usually, the pattern on this cloth is blue/black and whi...

Here is a glossary of the traditional pieces of male and female national costumes in Malaysia: baju batik, batik, baju kebarung, baju kebaya, baju kurung, baju kurung kedah, baju melayu, ikat, kain, kemban, sampin, sarong, selendang, songket, songkok, tanjak, tengkolok, tudung : http://nationalcloth...

Here is a glossary of the traditional pieces of male and female national costumes in Czechia: baborák, blata plena, brslenky, bunda, caftan, cervenice, fěrtoch, honzík, lajblík, jelitko, oplicko, podstok, praštenky, rukávce, šněrovačka, uvodnice, velický, vinek, výkladek, and živůtek : http://nation...