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10 Ethnic Costumes seen all Around the World – Part I
Traditional dresses are always a sign of culture and
identity of a society or region. It mainly depends on the lifestyle and rituals
of the people who are residing there. In many cases, these garments are mainly
used in the special occasions. But in many other regions, people use it daily. It
is always very special to see people in those kinds of dresses. Here, we are
making a small research on those ethnic wears.
1.
Hanfu
in China(2600 BC)
It is very common in China even
before centuries. It is mainly made using silk and was firstly created during
the rule of Yellow Emperor.
2.
Sari
in India(2800 BC)
From the Indus Valley civilization itself,
sari is using among the women in India and South Asia. It is a long piece of
cloth which will be draped without using any stitch. Almost all kinds of these
traditional dresses are available in online shopping websites and you can easily grab the most perfect one.
3.
Hanbok
in Korea(300 BC)
It is designed in such a way that,
one who is wearing this cloth, can move easily. It refers to the nomadic
feature of people during that era. Later it was influenced by the Mongolians and
new type of dresses resembling to Hanbok was created.
4.
Kimono
in Japan(800 BC)
It was formed during the Heian
Period and was influenced by the Hanfu. In the later stages, people began to
use the western clothes and as a result these kinds of dresses are constricted only
to special occasions.
5.
Sarong
in Indonesia
It is made using a special
technique called batik, which involves the use of several melted wax and
vegetable dyes. In the later stages, many other methods are used to make this
garment.
6.
Thawb
in Persian Countries
It is mainly used in the Persian
countries and is used by the men. It is a long garment which will help them to
survive heavy wind and storm. In the later stages many alterations and made on
the same, yet the ethnic beauty is strictly preserved.
7.
Sarafan
in Russia(1200 CE)
In the early time it was a sign of
wealth. The width of this costume indicates the status and dignity of that
person in the society. But when the European clothes become popular, Sarafan
becomes the garment for peasants.
8.
Kilt
in Scotland(1500 CE)
9.
BouBou
in Africa(700 CE)
It was formed in the 8th
century and is still very common in almost all African countries. Try best garment shopping to buy these
kinds of exotic dresses.
10.
Huipil
in Central America(1000 BC)
Women in the Meso America have been
using this costume for more than 3000 years and now also you can see this dress
in common.
More ethnic wears are still waiting
and we will continue this blog in the next week by including the other
garments. Share your suggestions.
