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Traditional Costumes Around the World - TSV
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