Traditional Traditional ClothingClothing

National costume, National costume, national national dress, regional costume, folk dress, regional costume, folk dress or traditional garment dress or traditional garment

Expresses an identity Expresses an identity

Relate to a geographic area or a Relate to a geographic area or a period of time in history, but can period of time in history, but can also indicate social, marital also indicate social, marital and/or religious status. and/or religious status.

Everyday occasions and/or for Everyday occasions and/or for festivals and formal wearfestivals and formal wear

SariSariA sari or saree is the traditional female garment A sari or saree is the traditional female garment

in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. A sari is a very long strip of unstitched cloth A sari is a very long strip of unstitched cloth

which can be draped in various styles. which can be draped in various styles.

Turban Turban The turbanThe turban is a headdress consisting of a long scarf-like single piece is a headdress consisting of a long scarf-like single piece

of cloth wound round the head or an inner hat.of cloth wound round the head or an inner hat.The long strip of cloth was soaked in water at a well, and then The long strip of cloth was soaked in water at a well, and then

wrapped around the head. The layers of wet cloth kept wet all day in wrapped around the head. The layers of wet cloth kept wet all day in the hot dry air.the hot dry air.

Contemporary turbans come in many shapes, sizes, and colors and Contemporary turbans come in many shapes, sizes, and colors and may be wound anew for each wearing or permanently formed and may be wound anew for each wearing or permanently formed and

sewn to a foundation.sewn to a foundation.Sikhs, who wear turbans to cover the long uncut hair - worn as a sign Sikhs, who wear turbans to cover the long uncut hair - worn as a sign

of their commitment to the Sikh faith.of their commitment to the Sikh faith.

FezFezRed, felt hat with a tassleRed, felt hat with a tassle

Of Turkish/Greek originOf Turkish/Greek originWas worn by many different religious and ethnic Was worn by many different religious and ethnic

groups in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th centurygroups in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century

Javanese sarongs

Kimono Kimono The kimono is the national costume of Japan. Originally the The kimono is the national costume of Japan. Originally the word "kimono" referred to all types of clothing, but it has word "kimono" referred to all types of clothing, but it has

come to mean specifically the full-length traditional garment come to mean specifically the full-length traditional garment worn by women, men, and children.worn by women, men, and children.

Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right and secured by a wide belt called an side over the right and secured by a wide belt called an obiobi, , which is tied at the back. Kimonos are generally worn with which is tied at the back. Kimonos are generally worn with

traditional footwear (especially geta, thonged wood-platform traditional footwear (especially geta, thonged wood-platform footwear) and split-toe socks.footwear) and split-toe socks.

SarongSarongWorn throughout much of South Asia, Southeast Worn throughout much of South Asia, Southeast

Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and on many Pacific islandson many Pacific islands

Javanese sarongs

Sombrero Sombrero Used for protection from the hot sun in Mexico. Used for protection from the hot sun in Mexico.

Peasant sombreros are usually made of straw, while wealthier Peasant sombreros are usually made of straw, while wealthier Hispanics wear sombreros made of felt. Hispanics wear sombreros made of felt.

It is almost unseen in modern urban settings, except as part of a It is almost unseen in modern urban settings, except as part of a folkloric outfit worn in certain festivities. folkloric outfit worn in certain festivities.

Cowboys of the American southwest later adopted the sombrero and Cowboys of the American southwest later adopted the sombrero and modified it into the cowboy hat.modified it into the cowboy hat.

BindiBindiThe word bindi is derived from the Sanskrit word bindu, which means The word bindi is derived from the Sanskrit word bindu, which means "drop". There are two common meanings of bindi throughout India. "drop". There are two common meanings of bindi throughout India. Many believe it is supposed to represent the mystic third eye. The Many believe it is supposed to represent the mystic third eye. The

traditional red dot can be seen on men and women. When visiting a traditional red dot can be seen on men and women. When visiting a temple, it is common for the priest to mark men, women and temple, it is common for the priest to mark men, women and

children with this mark using his finger. children with this mark using his finger. The second historical and cultural significance of bindi is as a social The second historical and cultural significance of bindi is as a social symbol, very similar to western wedding bands. Bindi were worn by symbol, very similar to western wedding bands. Bindi were worn by married women in North India in the form of a red dot because red married women in North India in the form of a red dot because red was supposed to bring good fortune into the home of the bride. The was supposed to bring good fortune into the home of the bride. The

red mark made the bride the preserver of the family's honor and red mark made the bride the preserver of the family's honor and welfare.welfare.

BalaclavaBalaclavaSki Mask, motorcycle riders wear under helmetSki Mask, motorcycle riders wear under helmet

The name "balaclava" comes from the town of Balaklava in Crimea (republic The name "balaclava" comes from the town of Balaklava in Crimea (republic of Ukraine)of Ukraine)

During the Crimean War, knitted balaclavas were sent over to the British During the Crimean War, knitted balaclavas were sent over to the British troops to help protect them from the bitter cold weathertroops to help protect them from the bitter cold weather

LederhouseLederhousennTraditional German boys and Bavarian men’s clothingTraditional German boys and Bavarian men’s clothinghiking, working outdoors, on a stag night, or attending hiking, working outdoors, on a stag night, or attending

folk festivals and beer gardensfolk festivals and beer gardensSymbol of regional prideSymbol of regional pride

KeffiyehKeffiyehTraditional headscarf for Arab menTraditional headscarf for Arab men

It is commonly found in arid climate areas to provide protection from It is commonly found in arid climate areas to provide protection from direct sun exposure, as well as for occasional use in protecting the direct sun exposure, as well as for occasional use in protecting the

mouth and eyes from blown dust and sand. mouth and eyes from blown dust and sand. Its distinctive woven check pattern originated in an ancient Its distinctive woven check pattern originated in an ancient

Mesopotamian representation of either fishing nets or ears of grainMesopotamian representation of either fishing nets or ears of grain

HijabHijabIslamic codeIslamic code

Veil / Head cover and modest dress for women among Muslims, Veil / Head cover and modest dress for women among Muslims, which most Islamic legal systems define as covering everything which most Islamic legal systems define as covering everything

except the face, feet and hands in public.except the face, feet and hands in public. the wider meaning of modesty, privacy, and morality the wider meaning of modesty, privacy, and morality

metaphysical, where al-hijab "refers to the veil which metaphysical, where al-hijab "refers to the veil which separates man or the world from God.”separates man or the world from God.”

Since the 1870s, hijab has emerged as a symbol of Islamic Since the 1870s, hijab has emerged as a symbol of Islamic consciousness "and an affirmation of Islamic identity and consciousness "and an affirmation of Islamic identity and

morality" in opposition to "Western" values.morality" in opposition to "Western" values.Muslims differ as to how "hijab dress" should be enforced, Muslims differ as to how "hijab dress" should be enforced,

particularly over the role of religious police that are particularly over the role of religious police that are enforcing hijab in Iran and Saudi Arabiaenforcing hijab in Iran and Saudi Arabia

BurqaBurqaA burqa (also burkha, burka or burqua) A burqa (also burkha, burka or burqua) is an enveloping outer garment worn by is an enveloping outer garment worn by

women in some Islamic traditions for women in some Islamic traditions for the purpose of cloaking the entire body. the purpose of cloaking the entire body. It is worn over the usual daily clothing It is worn over the usual daily clothing (often a long dress) and removed when (often a long dress) and removed when the woman returns to the sanctuary of the woman returns to the sanctuary of

the household.the household.

Others?Others?

Sihk black w/bunSihk black w/bun

YamikaYamika

KiltKilt

Russian UshankaRussian Ushanka