Top 10 Ethnic Costumes seen all Around the World – Part I

Top 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)

            

In 1976, the highland dresses where banned by King George II and this lead declination of Kilts. Yet it was used by many people as a sign of rebellion. Later after the end of ban, this costume becomes the national dress of Scotland.

 9.       BouBou in Africa(700 CE)

It was formed in the 8^th 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.