"the neck were embroidered with threads of black cord. Women also used to wear fur which was seldom that of sheep and known as 'gala'. It was a sleeveless item of clothing. ""Tëlinat"" remained mostly the same, except of the ""kamzave"" which were pieces of thicker material and covered the knees. They were usually decorated with different kinds of embroidery. Socks were made out of thick woolen sheep thread and were embellished along the pulps. These embellishments differentiated due to age. Traditional clothing of women consisted of a lot of accessories, such as earrings, bracelets and rings. Elderly women's clothing"
"Dashiki The dashiki is a colorful garment for women and men worn mostly in West Africa. It covers the top half of the body. It has formal and informal versions and varies from simple draped clothing to fully tailored suits. A common form is a loose-fitting pullover garment, with an ornate V-shaped collar, and tailored and embroidered neck and sleeve lines. It is frequently worn with a brimless Kufi cap, which is worn in Islamic communities in Africa and the African diaspora, and a pair of pants. The name dashiki is Yoruba adapted word from Hausa for “danshiki” or ""dan"
"the community to make profit off the people by exploiting them can be defined as a capitalist. And we don't care how many programs they have, how long a danshiki they have. Because political power does not flow from the sleeve of a dashiki; political power flows from the barrel of a gun."" Frank Zappa in his 1981 song ""You Are What You Is"" mentions a black guy who ""sold his danshiki for some Jordache jeans"" in an effort to feel closer to the Caucasian look and culture. Dashiki The dashiki is a colorful garment for women and men worn"
"ciki"" means “inner garment” in Hausa, as compared to ""Babban riga"" that is worn over ""dan ciki"" as the outer garment. The informal version of the danshiki is a traditional print or embroidered danshiki. Three formal versions exist. The first type consists of a danshiki, ""sokoto"" (drawstring trousers), and a matching kufi. This style is called a ""danshiki suit"" or ""danshiki trouser set"" and it is the attire worn by most grooms during wedding ceremonies. The second version consists of an ankle-length shirt, matching kufi, and sokoto and is called a Senegalese kaftan. The third type consists of a danshiki"
"Hachimaki A hachimaki (, ""helmet-scarf"") is a stylized headband (bandana) in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth, worn as a symbol of perseverance, effort, or courage by the wearer. These are worn on many occasions, for example, by sports spectators, by women giving birth, students in cram school, office workers, expert tradesmen taking pride in their work, ""bōsōzoku"" (teen biker gangs) and rioters. These narrow strips of fabric are generally decorated with inspirational slogans, like """"Nippon Ichi"""" (, ""the best of Japan"") or """"Hisshō"""" (, ""certain victory""), but most typically with the rising sun motif. The historical"
"main difference between the dashiki and the Ethiopian suit is the collar. The dashiki does not have a collar. The dashiki is similar to the style worn in West Africa. However, Ethiopian dashikis are usually white, off-white, or natural cotton. The front is decorated with Ethiopian themes and motifs. For formal events, the dashiki suit is worn and consists of a dashiki shirt and matching pants. (see Wikimedia commons for photos) In the United States and the Caribbean, the Ethiopian suit is also worn by Rastafarian men. The Ethiopian suit is worn for weddings, church and synagogue services, and other"
"and making it still more beautiful."" Choli A choli (Hindi: चोली, , , Nepali: चोलो ""cholo"") (known in South India as ""ravike"" (Kannada: ರವಿಕೆ, Telugu: రవికె, Tamil: ரவிக்கை)) is a midriff-baring blouse or upper garment commonly worn with a sari in the Indian subcontinent. The choli is also part of the ghagra choli costume in the Indian subcontinent. The choli evolved from the ancient ""stanapatta"", also known as ""kurpsika"" or ""kanchuki"", which was one of the forms of three-piece attire worn by women during the ancient period. This consisted of the ""antriya"" lower garment; the ""uttariya"" veil worn over shoulder"
"Choli A choli (Hindi: चोली, , , Nepali: चोलो ""cholo"") (known in South India as ""ravike"" (Kannada: ರವಿಕೆ, Telugu: రవికె, Tamil: ரவிக்கை)) is a midriff-baring blouse or upper garment commonly worn with a sari in the Indian subcontinent. The choli is also part of the ghagra choli costume in the Indian subcontinent. The choli evolved from the ancient ""stanapatta"", also known as ""kurpsika"" or ""kanchuki"", which was one of the forms of three-piece attire worn by women during the ancient period. This consisted of the ""antriya"" lower garment; the ""uttariya"" veil worn over shoulder or head; and the ""stanapatta,"" a"
"non-traditional colors are purple and blue. Black and red are the traditional colors of mourning. The danshiki found a market in America during the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power movement. The term ""danshiki"" began appearing in print at least as early as 1967. Reporting on the 1967 Newark riots in the ""Amsterdam News"" on July 22, 1967, George Barner refers to a new African garment called a """"dan""shiki"". An article by Faith Berry in ""The New York Times Magazine"" includes it on July 7, 1968. ""Danshiki"" formally appeared in the ""Webster's New World Dictionary"", 1st College Edition of 1970/72."
"It cites J. Benning with the first written usage of the word in 1967. J. Benning, M. Clarke, H. Davis and W. Smith were founders of New Breed of Harlem in Manhattan, New York City, the first manufacturer of the garment in the United States. The danshiki was featured in the movies ""Uptight"" (1968), ""Putney Swope"" (1969), and the weekly television series ""Soul Train"" (1971). In the Sanford and Son episode ""Lamont Goes African"" features Sanford's son Lamont wearing a Dashiki as part of his attempt to return to his African roots. Jim Brown, Wilt Chamberlain, Sammy Davis Jr., and"
"Ghanaian smock A Ghanaian smock is a plaid shirt that is similar to the dashiki, worn by men in Ghana. There are also female versions of it. The smock is also called a fugu or a batakari in the northern region,dansika in Frafra,futik in Kusaal both in the upper east region. It is worn by kings in the three northern regions but is now popular across Ghana. The smock originated in the northern region of Ghana, see external links for photos. The smock and Kente cloth are the national dress of Ghana. Kente cloth originated in the southern region of"
"wood, gold and silver plated metal, tortoiseshell and silk, and recently, plastic. In fact, early bakelite kanzashi are extremely collectible. There are many varieties and many styles of wearing them. The way in which a geisha wears her kanzashi indicates her status immediately to an informed audience; according to the type and location of the kanzashi. Maiko (apprentice geisha) usually wear more numerous and elaborate kanzashi than older geisha and progress through several hairstyles where the kanzashi must be worn in a fixed pattern. A headband is a clothing accessory worn in the hair or around the forehead, usually to"
"dashiki is highly stylized and is rendered with an ornate V-shaped collar. In contrast the grand boubou is simpler, even more so than the djellaba, though the color designs reach impressive proportions, especially among the Tuareg, who are known for their beautifully dyed indigo robes. In East Africa, the kanzu is the traditional dress worn by Swahili speaking men. Women wear the kanga and the gomesi. In Southern Africa distinctive shirts are worn, like the long dresses they wear. For instance, South Africa is known for the Madiba shirt, whereas, Zimbabwe is known for the safari shirt. In the Horn"
"Tatami (Japanese armour) Tatami (畳具足), or ""tatami gusoku"" (from ""tatamu"" 畳む, ""to fold"") and ""gusoku"" (meaning full suit of armour), was a type of lightweight portable folding Japanese armour worn during the feudal era of Japan by the samurai class and their foot soldiers (ashigaru). The ""Tatami dō"" (a foldable cuirass) or the ""tatami katabira"" (an armoured jacket) were the main components of a full suit of tatami armour. A """" (complete suit of folding armor) includes a ""tatami dō"" or """" (jacket) and a ""tatami kabuto"" (helmet) """", or """" (hood) or similar type of head protection along with"
"Dastar A Dastaar (, ""dastār"", from ) or pagṛi () or pagg (), is an item of headgear associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh dastaar, or turban, is mandatory for all Sikh men and women. Among the Sikhs, the dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long, uncut hair (""kesh""). The Sikhs regard the dastaar as an important part of the unique Sikh identity. The dastaar has"
"Furoshiki Furoshiki (風呂敷) are a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods. Although possibly dating back as far as the middle of the Nara period, the name, meaning ""bath spread"", derives from the Edo period practice of using them to bundle clothes while at the sentō (public baths; public ""furo"") to prevent a mix-up of the bathers' clothes. Before becoming associated with public baths, ""furoshiki"" were known as ""hirazutsumi"" (平包), or flat folded bundle. Eventually, the ""furoshiki""’s usage extended to serve as a means for merchants to transport their wares or to"
"variety of traditional clothing that players wear during taiko performance. Common in many ""kumi-daiko"" groups is the use of the happi, a decorative, thin-fabric coat, and traditional headbands called hachimaki. Tabi, , and are also typical. During his time with the group Ondekoza, Eitetsu Hayashi suggested that a loincloth called a fundoshi be worn when performing for French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who saw Ondekoza perform for him in 1975. The Japanese group Kodo has sometimes worn fundoshi for its performances. Taiko performance is generally taught orally and through demonstration. Historically, general patterns for taiko were written down, such as"
"Dangui Dang'ui () is a type of upper garment for women in hanbok, Korean traditional clothing, which was worn for ceremonial occasions during the Joseon Dynasty. It was worn as a simple official outfit or for small national ceremonies while court ladies wore it as a daily garment. ""Dangui"" was also called ""dang-jeogori"" (당저고리), ""dang-jeoksam"" (당적삼), or ""dang-hansam"" (당한삼). It is theorised ""dangui"" dates back to the Korean Three Kingdoms period (57 BC - 668 AD) when a clothing system of China was introduced to Korea. The letter, ""dang"" () refers to Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), so ""dangui"""
"Haramaki (clothing) Haramaki (, ""bellyband"") are items of Japanese clothing that cover the stomach. They are worn for health and fashion reasons. During the First Sino-Japanese War and World War II, a soldier going off to fight was often given a senninbari haramaki (""1,000 stitch belt"") by his family. A mother, sister, or wife would stand on the street and ask passing women to contribute a stitch until 1,000 had been collected. The garment was meant to both provide warmth and serve as a talisman to ward away harm. Modern haramaki do not have much in common with their historical"
"and caftan worn by females is a traditional male danshiki with a western skirt. It also goes by the name 'Angelina' in Ghana and Congo. It was given its name after a Ghanaian highlife group released a popular song titled ""Angelina"" which coincided with the cloth. It was originally worn by the Hausa of northern Ghana for traditional functions, and with time, it became a part of the Ghanaian culture as a whole. Grey is the traditional color for some West African weddings. Some grooms wear white danshiki suits during wedding ceremonies. Some couples wear non-traditional colours. The most common"
"Durumagi Durumagi is a variety of ""po"", or overcoat in hanbok, the Korean traditional garment. It is usually the topmost layer of clothing that is worn over ""jeogori"" (jacket) and ""baji"" (pants). Durumagi means ""closed all around"", and is also known as ""jumagui"" (주막의, 周莫衣), ""juchaui"" (주차의, 周遮衣) or ""juui"" ( 주의, 周衣). Durumagi is worn not only to fend off the cold, but also for ceremonial purposes. The origin of ""durumagi"" traces back to at least the Goguryeo period, although Mongolian influence during the Goryeo period caused changes in its appearance. Not only was the waist belt changed into"
"Dhoti The dhoti, also known as panche, vesti, dhuti, mardani, chaadra, dhotar or panchey, is a traditional men's garment worn in the Indian subcontinent. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around long, wrapped around the waist and the legs and knotted at the waist. The word ""dhoti"" is derived from ""to cleanse or wash"". In the context of clothing, it simply refers to the cleansed garment which was worn during śrauta sacrifices or religious sessions in general. The dhoti evolved from the ancient antriya which was passed through the legs, tucked at the back and covered the"
"Takchita The Takchita (alternate spellings: taqchita, tackshita, tackchita) is a Moroccan traditional women's garment that, like the Moroccan caftan, is worn for celebrations, particularly weddings. It is composed of two pieces, a dress as a first layer called ""Tahtia"", often of fine but not ornately decorated fabric, and a more elaborate second layer or over-dress that often buttons up the front using the traditional sfifa and akaad closures and it is called ""Dfina"". The upper layer is often richly adorned with embroidery, beading or sequins. Modern interpretations of traditional Moroccan clothing, particularly the Takchita, Caftan and Jellaba are exhibited at"
"Haramaki (armour) Haramaki is a type of chest armour (""dou or dō"") worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan and their retainers. ""Haramaki"" were originally constructed with the same materials as the ō-yoroi but designed for foot soldiers to use as opposed to the ō-yoroi which was for mounted warfare. ""Haramaki"" refers to any Japanese armour which is put on from the front and then fastened in the back with cords. Other types of dō open from the side (""ni-mai dō"", ""dō-maru"", ""maru-dō"") instead of opening from the back as the ""haramaki"" does. Modern haramaki refer to a thick"
"were additional protection was required. Wakibiki are simple rectangles of cloth covered with ""kusari"" (chain armor), ""karuta"" (small rectangular or square plates), or ""kikko"" (hexagon plates). These iron or leather armours or a combination of them were sewn to the cloth backing. Wakibiki could also be made from one solid piece of iron or hardened leather. The ""wakibiki"" had cords connected to them which allowed the ""wakibiki"" to hang from the shoulder, the ""wakibiki"" was then suspended over the exposed arm pit area. ""Wakibiki"" were worn inside of the chest armour ""dou (dō)"" or on the outside depending on the"
"Daifuku ', or ' (literally ""great luck""), is a Japanese confection consisting of a small round mochi (glutinous rice cake) stuffed with sweet filling, most commonly ""anko"", sweetened red bean paste made from azuki beans. Daifuku comes in many varieties. The most common is white-, pale green-, or pale pink-colored mochi filled with anko. These come in two sizes, one approximately 3 cm (1.2 in) diameter, the other palm-sized. Nearly all daifuku are covered in a fine layer of corn or potato starch to keep them from sticking to each other, or to the fingers. Though mochitsuki is the traditional"
"predecessors that were made for armour. They are a simple circular tube of fabric, much like a tube top, worn around the midriff as opposed to the chest. The new haramaki have gained popularity in Japanese fashion as an accessory and are made from many fabrics and patterns for practical and aesthetic purposes. Shigesato Itoi and his company Hobonichi are commonly credited for the current resurgence. Itoi had been wearing haramaki for years despite their old-fashioned reputation and perception as an unfashionable undergarment, eventually re-introducing them as an accessory for sale in Japan. Haramaki (clothing) Haramaki (, ""bellyband"") are items"
"wearing hard hats if they remained within their vehicle, but this increased the loading times and was not commercially acceptable. Dastar A Dastaar (, ""dastār"", from ) or pagṛi () or pagg (), is an item of headgear associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh dastaar, or turban, is mandatory for all Sikh men and women. Among the Sikhs, the dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long,"
"Bashlyk A bashlyk, also spelled Bashlik (, , , Turkish: Başlık; ""baş"" - head, ""-lıq"" (""Tatar"") / ""-lık"" (""Turkish"") - derivative suffix), is a traditional Circassian, Turkic and Cossack cone-shaped headdress hood, usually of leather, felt or wool, an ancient round topped felt bonnet with lappets for wrapping around the neck. Local versions determine the trim, which may consist of decorative cords, embroidery. metallized strings, fur balls or tassels. Among dozens of versions are winter bashlyks worn atop regular headdress, cotton bashlyks, homeknitted bashlyks, silk bashlyks, scarf bashlyks, down bashlyks, dress bashlyks, jumpsuit-type bashlyks, etc. Bashlyks are used as traditional"
"designs are being used. Colorful ""durumagis"" were given as gifts to the world leaders of the 2005 APEC Summit in Busan. Durumagi Durumagi is a variety of ""po"", or overcoat in hanbok, the Korean traditional garment. It is usually the topmost layer of clothing that is worn over ""jeogori"" (jacket) and ""baji"" (pants). Durumagi means ""closed all around"", and is also known as ""jumagui"" (주막의, 周莫衣), ""juchaui"" (주차의, 周遮衣) or ""juui"" ( 주의, 周衣). Durumagi is worn not only to fend off the cold, but also for ceremonial purposes. The origin of ""durumagi"" traces back to at least the Goguryeo"
"cloth undergarment worn around the belly to increase body heat retention during the winter. Haramaki (armour) Haramaki is a type of chest armour (""dou or dō"") worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan and their retainers. ""Haramaki"" were originally constructed with the same materials as the ō-yoroi but designed for foot soldiers to use as opposed to the ō-yoroi which was for mounted warfare. ""Haramaki"" refers to any Japanese armour which is put on from the front and then fastened in the back with cords. Other types of dō open from the side (""ni-mai dō"", ""dō-maru"", ""maru-dō"") instead of"
"Mashk A mashk (Hindi: मश्क) - (Urdu: مشک) or mashq (मश्क़, مشق) is a traditional water-carrying bag, usually made of waterproofed goat-skin, from North India, Pakistan and Nepal. ""Mashqs"" can vary in size, from a hand-held bag, which was often used to carry liquids such as alcohol, to a large man-sized bag that comes with shoulder strap. They usually have only one narrowed opening. A person who is carrying a large ""mashq"" is called a ""māshqi"" (माश्क़ी, ماشقی). Traditionally, in the northern part of the South Asia, the larger ""mashq"" was associated with the ""Bhishti"" (भिश्ती, بهِشتی) subcaste who were"
"Dhakai A Dhakai is a type of sari (traditional cloth for women of South Asia) made with cotton. The name comes from the Dhaka city, capital of Bangladesh, where this type of sari is usually made. The unique hand technique of weaving was called jamdani in the old days, while the weave was called Dhakai. The sensitive weavers and artisans of this art form took inspirations for their weave designs from the life around them, from simple things such as a broken comb to things in the nature such as flora and fauna and traditional Bengali designs known as Alpana."