[x] The Moon Love Dance
Lao dancer studio portrait mid 1950’s.
Traditional Lao Dancer | San Diego, CA | V&I Photography
Ensemble
1875-1900
Romania
Romanian folk costume has remained relatively unchanged and continues to be worn for festival occasions. The basic model for women consists of an embroidered blouse and skirt, belt, head scarf, and often a vest or jacket. As in many cultures, embroidery is placed at “vulnerable” areas of the body: the neck, cuffs, and hem, but also at the shoulders and sleeves as a symbol of strength. This example of a full festival costume is striking in the variation of blue tones and abundant embroidery. The coordination of the various components is symbolic of the pride and care given to folk traditions in Romanian culture.
women poses in her wedding gown. Pnom Penh 1928
Costumes in Poland from the years 1228-1333 drawn by Jan Matejko, part of his publication “Costumes in Poland 1200-1795" released in 1875. // Ubiory w Polsce z lat 1228-1333 narysowane przez Jana Matejkę, część wydanej w 1875 roku publikacji “Ubiory w Polsce 1200-1795”.
1. Kings Bolesław Wstydliwy (1255) and Władysław Łokietek (1315) | 2. Magnates | 3. Nobility | 4. Millitary | 5. Clergy | 6. Townsmen | 7. Builder/mason, carpenter, executioner and town guards | 8. Religious orders in Poland: Teutonic Order, Benedictine, Dominican and Franciscan monks.
Modern adaptations of ancient clothing
Dancers in Cambodia, 1952
Traditional Laotian Dress / Luang Prabang, Laos By Diamond Studio
Devi Dja "The Pavlova of the Orient"
From "Devi Dja’s Bali & Javanese Cultural Dancers"
Souvenir Book, Nicolas Editions Artistiques, Paris, 1940’s
wow! Tibetan woman in traditional headdress and ornaments
Not your usual Aww, An apprentice Eagle huntress and her Bird
'Checkmate' / Luang Prabang, Laos [x]