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Traditional Costumes Around the World

Traditional costumes around the world feature unique designs reflecting each country's history, culture, climate, and religion. From Japanese kimonos and Indian saris to Scottish kilts and German dirndls, these garments symbolize cultural identity and social status rather than being mere clothing. While they are now often worn for special occasions and festivals, these traditional costumes remain important cultural heritage passed down through generations.

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code	slug	name	description	category	region
01	kimono	Kimono	A traditional Japanese T-shaped robe secured with an obi belt.	Asia	Japan
02	yukata	Yukata	A casual, lightweight cotton version of the kimono worn at summer festivals.	Asia	Japan
03	hanbok	Hanbok	Korean traditional clothing known for vibrant colors and graceful lines.	Asia	Korea
04	sari	Sari	India's representative traditional garment made from 6-9 meters of draped fabric.	Asia	India
05	ao-dai	Ao Dai	Vietnam's traditional long dress featuring a slim silhouette.	Asia	Vietnam
06	kilt	Kilt	Scotland's traditional knee-length tartan skirt.	Europe	Scotland
07	dirndl	Dirndl	Traditional women's dress from Southern Germany and Austria.	Europe	Germany & Austria
08	lederhosen	Lederhosen	Traditional leather shorts from Germany and Austria.	Europe	Germany & Austria
09	cheongsam	Cheongsam / Qipao	China's traditional form-fitting silk dress with a slit skirt.	Asia	China
10	dashiki	Dashiki	Colorful, loose-fitting traditional top from West Africa.	Africa	West Africa
11	maasai-beadwork	Maasai Beadwork	The Maasai's brilliant red cloth and intricate beaded jewelry.	Africa	Kenya & Tanzania
12	djellaba	Djellaba	A long hooded robe worn by both men and women in North Africa.	Africa	North Africa (Morocco, etc.)
13	poncho	Poncho	A sleeveless woolen outer garment with a head opening from the Andes.	South America	Andes Region
14	huipil	Huipil	Traditional embroidered blouse from Maya civilization.	Central America	Mexico & Guatemala
15	abaya	Abaya	A long black cloak worn by women in Islamic regions.	Middle East	Middle East
16	keffiyeh	Keffiyeh	Traditional checkered scarf worn on the head by men in the Middle East.	Middle East	Middle East
17	bunad	Bunad	Norway's traditional costume featuring elaborate embroidery.	Europe	Norway
18	sami-gakti	Sámi Gákti	The Sámi people's traditional tunic with vibrant colors.	Europe	Lapland (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia)
19	gho-kira	Gho and Kira	Bhutan's national dress: men wear gho, women wear kira.	Asia	Bhutan
20	korowai	Korowai (Māori Cloak)	A traditional Māori cloak woven from feathers and flax.	Oceania	New Zealand

A collection of traditional costumes representing cultures and ethnic groups around the world.