Clothes around the world
People dress differently around the world. Their clothes are colorful, traditional and with interesting meanings. Look at the following photos and brief explanations about people's clothes around the world, from the Sari in India to the Flamenco dresses in Spain. To see more photos and read more information check out these sites:
The Sari, India
Ostensibly the simplest item of clothing possible – a single length of fabric, up to nine metres long – the sari is also one of the world’s most versatile and stylish garments, which can be draped in dozens of different ways.
Kilts, Scotland
From Braveheart to Strictly Come Dancing, the kilt has been used to represent all Scottish things. Unfortunatelly, sometimes it has been anachronistic such as in Mel Gibson’s costume in the Braveheart movie. However, visit any Scottish Highland Games, and you’ll see that kilt-wearing traditions are alive and well.
Gho, Bhutan
In Bhutan, a tiny Himalayan kingdom tucked between China and India, it’s obligatory for everyone to wear the national dress. For men this means the gho, a knee-length gown tied at the waist by a belt called a keram. For formal occasions a silk scarf, a kabney, is added to the ensemble. Its colour depends on the wearer’s status. For women, traditional dress is typically an ankle-length dress called a kira, and the equivalent scarf is called rachus.