Clothing by nationality Clothing by nationality Han Chinese clothing, or Hanfu ( TC: 漢服; SC: 汉服; pinyin: hànfú;; literally "Clothing of the Han people") refers to the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese, the predominant ethnic group of China. ...more on Wikipedia about "Han Chinese clothing"
National costume (also known as national dress, regional costume or folk dress) expresses an identity through costume which usually relates to a geographic area, but can also indicate social, marital and/or religious status. Such costumes often come in two forms: one for everyday occasions, the other for festivals and formal wear. ...more on Wikipedia about "National costume"
In addition to tartan kilts, for many hundreds of years the better-off in Scottish society, (as well as some ordinary Highlanders) also wore truis. They were very tight tartan trousers - a bit like thick ladies' tights - usually worn when horse riding or in the winter when kilts were a bit draughty - they covered bothboth legs and feet. These were particularly worn on horseback, and sometimes with the belted plaid. Tartan trousers are still worn in some Scottish regiments, but strictly speaking these are not truis. ...more on Wikipedia about "Truis"
The national costume of Wales is usually thought of as the traditional woman's costume of a red cloak and a tall black hat. This form of the costume was developed in the 19th century, during a revival of Welsh culture, mainly by Lady Llanover. ...more on Wikipedia about "Welsh costume"
The Welsh hat worn by women as part of Welsh national costume is a tall stovepipe-style hat. It is still worn by women, and particularly schoolgirls, in Wales on St David's Day, but rarely on other occasions. It is a legacy of 18th century dress. The hat is normally worn with a lace cap underneath, showing under the brim, or may have lace attached to the brim. The covering is usually of black felt. ...more on Wikipedia about "Welsh hat"
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