traditional costumes

Kimono

The most famous Japanese dress is the kimono world. The kimono (着 物) is the traditional dress, which was the garment of common use until the early years of the war. The Japanese word mono means "thing" and comes from kiru ki, 'carry'.

The kimono dress covering the body in surrounding form and secured with a wide sash called obi.

baju Kurung 

 

 

 Malay women wear the baju Kurung, blouse above the knee and wearing a long skirt. Usually used Tudon that covers the head

Mexican Mariachi Costumes

Mexico has several styles of clothing that could be considered national costumes. One of the most popular is the Charro suit and sombrero ensemble most often worn today by Mariachi bands. The traditional dress for Mexican women includes a huipil, an intricately woven tunic. Although at first glance the shirts look merely decorative, the stitches actually give details about the woman's lifestyle and personal beliefs.

Lederhosen and Dirndl

In Austria and Bavaria, lederhosen are a traditional costume for men. Often paired with suspenders, these leather shorts were once worn by working class men, but are now reserved for festivals and special occasions. The traditional dress for women in those regions is a dirndl, a simple dress consisting of blouse, skirt, apron, and bodice.

 

National Costumes of Greece

Greece has a rich history, so it's only fitting that it has a diverse collection of national costumes. Although shown here with a flowered headband, the waistcoat and skirt were often paired with a small hat called a fez. The national costumes for men include the fustanella, which is a pleated skirt with a white shirt, and the vraka, a white shirt paired with loose trousers.

 

Russian Dress

Russian national costumes are made for both beauty and function and are loose to allow for ease of movement. For women, this consists of ornate and heavily embroidered dresses, while the traditional dress of men is the calf-length red wool coat, black boots, and cylindrical dark wool Cossack hat of the Imperial Guard.

 

Traditional Scottish Outfit

The knee-length pleated kilt is characteristic of Scottish costumes, and is often made of tartan - one clan's specialized fabric- for even more symbolism. A sporran, a furry pouch worn around the waist, and knee socks are other classic parts of the Scottish costume.