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Damask is a reversible patterned fabric that can be made of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Learn about the origin, production, and usage of damask in different regions and periods, from ancient Syria to modern fashion.
Bazin is a hand-dyed cotton fabric imported from Europe and used for making boubous, long robes worn in West Africa. Learn about its production, types, usage and embroidery techniques in different countries.
A farthingale is a structure used to support and enlarge the lower half of women's clothing in Renaissance Europe. Learn about the origin, evolution, and variations of the Spanish, English, and French farthingales, and see examples and images.
This category describes traditional and historic Spanish clothing. Modern Spanish clothing should be categorised under Spanish fashion or Clothing companies of Spain Subcategories
This style, characterized by short haircuts, masculine clothing, and bold accessories, challenged the media's perception of femininity and empowered women to express themselves. By rejecting restrictive dress codes, Las Pelonas created a new standard for female fashion that celebrated individuality and self-expression. [2]
Learn about the history, style and fashion of the traditional dress worn by women at Andalusian festivals. The traje de flamenca or traje de gitana is a colorful and ruffled outfit with a shawl and a hair accessory.
A pollera is a one-piece skirt worn in traditional festivities and folklore throughout Spanish-speaking Latin America. Learn about the history, types and decorations of polleras in Spain, Panama, Bolivia and Peru.
A rebozo is a long flat garment, similar to a shawl, worn mostly by women in Mexico. It can be handwoven from various fibres and dyed with ikat technique, and has different functions as a shawl, a carrying aid, a medical tool and a cultural symbol.