TRADITIONAL CLOTHING AROUND

THE WORLD

IMPORTANCE OF TRADITIONAL CLOTHES

• Traditional clothes are a wardrobe essential for every man and woman. You may love wearing western clothes but it is essential

to stay connected with your culture. The way you dress up is important, especially while attending social gatherings and family

functions. You must be thinking that why to dress up in those traditional clothes just to impress other people. It is not important to wear traditional clothes just to show others that you value your

cultural norms. It is more about expressing your love for your family’s traditional values. Your loved ones will feel really good

when they will see you dressed up in a traditional attire on festivals and family functions. Apart from this, traditional clothes have a unique aesthetic appeal and you can look fashionable in

these clothes for sure.

SARIDerived from the Sanskrit for 'strip of cloth'.The Sari is a solution to the belief that inserting a needle into cloth made it impure.

SOUTH ASIA 2800 B.C.E

KIMONO    JAPAN 800 B.C.E • During Japan's Heian period, fashion began to become heavily influenced by the Chinese. Emperor Meji forced civil servants to adopt western clothes in 1871, and the Kimono's everyday use subsequently waned.

TEMBEL HAT   ISRAEL 1900 C.E. • An Israeli national symbol. In Hebrew slang, Tembel means 'silly' . Its origins are unclear, but there is a theory that it was worn by the Templers Christian movement of the 19th century.

KEFFIYEH ARABIC STATES AND PALESTINE

• Derived from the Arabic for 'from the city of Kufa'. Traditionally worn in arid regions to protect against sand and sun. Yasser Arafat fuelled the adoption of a black and white keffiyeh as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism.

KLOMP (CLOGS) NETHERLANDS 1200 C.E.

• The origin of wooden footwear is hard to decipher, but the Dutch clog is by far the most iconic. The oldest examples of wooden footwear were found in the Netherlands. Clogs are still worn there today by farmers, as they split safely upon heavy impact.

BERET  FRANCE-SPAIN 1400 C.E.

• Similar hats had been around since the middle agaes, but the beret became popular in hte 15th century among farm workers from the French Pyrenees and Basque regions. The beret is now a symbol of France, and is commong military wear across the globe.

KILT  SCOTLAND 1500 C.E.• King George || was fearful of

the Highland clans after the Jacobite Risings, so be banned Highland dress in 1746. The kilt's popularity declined as a result, although some continued to wear it as a form of rebellion. 35 years later, when the ban ended, the garment began to become associated with the whole of Scotland.

TRAJE DE LUCES SPAIN 1700 C.E.

• The 'suit of lights', thus named because of the sequins and gold/silver threads gloriously displayed. 18th century dandies also wore similar suits, but it later became a fashion exclusive to the matador for the bullring.

FEZ  MAROCCO-UNKNOWN The Fez has a complicated history across North Africa and the Mediterranean, with its actual origin disputed. In Morocco it was worn as a rebellion against French occupation-it is now considered a symbol of nationalism and is worn by royalty and aristocracy.

PONCHO  SOUTH AMERICA 500 B.C.E.

• The Paracas, a pre-lnca culture, invented the poncho. Early ponchos were embroidered or painted, and featured indigenous artwork. Europeans later influenced the design style and production technique, and the Poncho is now considered as folk clothing across South America.

WESTERN WEAR USA 1600 C.E.

• Originating from the Old West, Western Wear is a term used to describe the practical outfit adopted by cowboys. A cowboy hat, boots and a leather belt are the basis of the look. In the 20th century neckwear was added, influenced by British gentlemen.

CARNIVAL COSTUMES NORTH AMERICA (UNKNOWN)

• Carnivals in Brazil became a working class celebration at the end of the 19th century. These famous costumes now synonymous with carnivals, began to be introduced at this time.

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