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Traditional Costumes Around the World - INI

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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[item.kimono]
code=01
slug=kimono
name=Kimono
description=A traditional Japanese T-shaped robe secured with an obi belt.
category=Asia
region=Japan

[item.yukata]
code=02
slug=yukata
name=Yukata
description=A casual, lightweight cotton version of the kimono worn at summer festivals.
category=Asia
region=Japan

[item.hanbok]
code=03
slug=hanbok
name=Hanbok
description=Korean traditional clothing known for vibrant colors and graceful lines.
category=Asia
region=Korea

[item.sari]
code=04
slug=sari
name=Sari
description=India's representative traditional garment made from 6-9 meters of draped fabric.
category=Asia
region=India

[item.ao-dai]
code=05
slug=ao-dai
name=Ao Dai
description=Vietnam's traditional long dress featuring a slim silhouette.
category=Asia
region=Vietnam

[item.kilt]
code=06
slug=kilt
name=Kilt
description=Scotland's traditional knee-length tartan skirt.
category=Europe
region=Scotland

[item.dirndl]
code=07
slug=dirndl
name=Dirndl
description=Traditional women's dress from Southern Germany and Austria.
category=Europe
region=Germany & Austria

[item.lederhosen]
code=08
slug=lederhosen
name=Lederhosen
description=Traditional leather shorts from Germany and Austria.
category=Europe
region=Germany & Austria

[item.cheongsam]
code=09
slug=cheongsam
name=Cheongsam / Qipao
description=China's traditional form-fitting silk dress with a slit skirt.
category=Asia
region=China

[item.dashiki]
code=10
slug=dashiki
name=Dashiki
description=Colorful, loose-fitting traditional top from West Africa.
category=Africa
region=West Africa

[item.maasai-beadwork]
code=11
slug=maasai-beadwork
name=Maasai Beadwork
description=The Maasai's brilliant red cloth and intricate beaded jewelry.
category=Africa
region=Kenya & Tanzania

[item.djellaba]
code=12
slug=djellaba
name=Djellaba
description=A long hooded robe worn by both men and women in North Africa.
category=Africa
region=North Africa (Morocco, etc.)

[item.poncho]
code=13
slug=poncho
name=Poncho
description=A sleeveless woolen outer garment with a head opening from the Andes.
category=South America
region=Andes Region

[item.huipil]
code=14
slug=huipil
name=Huipil
description=Traditional embroidered blouse from Maya civilization.
category=Central America
region=Mexico & Guatemala

[item.abaya]
code=15
slug=abaya
name=Abaya
description=A long black cloak worn by women in Islamic regions.
category=Middle East
region=Middle East

[item.keffiyeh]
code=16
slug=keffiyeh
name=Keffiyeh
description=Traditional checkered scarf worn on the head by men in the Middle East.
category=Middle East
region=Middle East

[item.bunad]
code=17
slug=bunad
name=Bunad
description=Norway's traditional costume featuring elaborate embroidery.
category=Europe
region=Norway

[item.sami-gakti]
code=18
slug=sami-gakti
name=Sámi Gákti
description=The Sámi people's traditional tunic with vibrant colors.
category=Europe
region=Lapland (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia)

[item.gho-kira]
code=19
slug=gho-kira
name=Gho and Kira
description=Bhutan's national dress: men wear gho, women wear kira.
category=Asia
region=Bhutan

[item.korowai]
code=20
slug=korowai
name=Korowai (Māori Cloak)
description=A traditional Māori cloak woven from feathers and flax.
category=Oceania
region=New Zealand