Nidhi Kadere
This silk tube skirt is adorned with bright colours and simple patterns. While Thai women typically wear the sinh during special events, Lao women have embraced it as a part of their daily wardrobe.
Kimono literally means “thing to wear,” and till the 19th century was the main dress of all Japanese people. Nowadays, kimonos are worn during traditional ceremonies like weddings, funerals and tea ceremonies.
The national costume of Vietnam, the Ao Dai, is a dress with a long, tight-fitting silk tunic in bright and vibrant hues and patterns, along with plain, loose pants. Men also have their version of it, known as the Ao Gam.
It's impossible to make a list of beautiful traditional dresses without including the iconic sari. This dress is worn in various parts of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Dirndl is a traditional dress style in various European countries, including southern Germany, parts of Austria, Bavaria, and Switzerland. It is characterised by a gathered waist and typically falls below the knee.
It's fascinating how every add-on to this dress has been influenced by different traditional dresses from various regions. It can be classified into four main styles: Dinaric, Coastal, Pannonian style of the north, and that of the east.
Influenced by migrants and invaders as well as the neighbouring Turkish, Persian, and Mediterranean civilisations, these traditional dresses are the country's multicultural bequeathal in fabric.
In Western Africa, the most commonly worn traditional dress for men and women is the kaftan or boubou. This ankle-length pullover robe is a simple yet elegant piece of clothing that is easy to wear and comfortable.
Quechua Clothing
One of the most colourful traditional dresses in the world can be found in South America, worn by an indigenous group called the Quechuas.
This beautiful outfit is decorated with frills and comes in a variety of designs and colours, which you can see during traditional festivities. Floral prints are particularly popular.