Traditional garments A–Z
An alphabetical index of the traditional garments on this site.
A
Agbada
Nigeria
A wide, flowing Yoruba robe worn over a buba shirt and sokoto trousers, with a fila cap.
D
Dirndl
Germany
Alpine dress from Bavaria and Austria with a fitted bodice, full skirt, short blouse and apron.
H
Hanbok
South Korea
Korea's two-piece dress, a short jeogori jacket with a full chima skirt or baji trousers.
K
P
Poncho
Peru
A woven cloth with a neck opening, worn across the Andes, often made of alpaca, llama or sheep's wool.
Q
Qipao
China
A fitted Chinese dress with a high mandarin collar and side slits, also called the cheongsam.
S
Sarape
Mexico
Mexico's woven wool blanket-shawl, worn over the shoulder and known for the Saltillo diamond design.
