This document discusses the history and importance of traditional clothing from around the world. It provides examples of traditional garments like the sari from South Asia, the kimono from Japan, the keffiyeh from Arabic states and Palestine, clogs from the Netherlands, and the kilt from Scotland. For each item, it mentions where it originated and some historical context. The overall message is that traditional clothing connects people with their culture and expresses love for family traditions and values.

1. TRADITIONAL
CLOTHING AROUND
THE WORLD

2. IMPORTANCE OF TRADITIONAL
CLOTHES
• Traditional clothes are a wardrobe essential for every man and woman. You
may love wearing western clothes but it is essential to stay connected with
your culture. The way you dress up is important, especially while attending
social gatherings and family functions. You must be thinking that why to
dress up in those traditional clothes just to impress other people. It is not
important to wear traditional clothes just to show others that you value your
cultural norms. It is more about expressing your love for your family’s
traditional values. Your loved ones will feel really good when they will see
you dressed up in a traditional attire on festivals and family functions. Apart
from this, traditional clothes have a unique aesthetic appeal and you can
look fashionable in these clothes for sure.

3. SARI
Derived from the
Sanskrit for 'strip of
cloth'.The Sari is a
solution to the belief
that inserting a needle
into cloth made it
impure.
SOUTH ASIA 2800
B.C.E

4. KIMONO JAPAN 800 B.C.E
• During Japan's Heian period,
fashion began to become
heavily influenced by the
Chinese. Emperor Meji forced
civil servants to adopt western
clothes in 1871, and the
Kimono's everyday use
subsequently waned.

5. TEMBEL HAT ISRAEL 1900
C.E.
• An Israeli national
symbol. In Hebrew
slang, Tembel means
'silly' . Its origins are
unclear, but there is a
theory that it was worn
by the Templers
Christian movement of
the 19th century.

6. KEFFIYEH ARABIC STATES AND
PALESTINE
• Derived from the Arabic for 'from
the city of Kufa'. Traditionally
worn in arid regions to protect
against sand and sun. Yasser
Arafat fuelled the adoption of a
black and white keffiyeh as a
symbol of Palestinian
nationalism.

7. KLOMP (CLOGS)
NETHERLANDS 1200 C.E.
• The origin of wooden footwear
is hard to decipher, but the
Dutch clog is by far the most
iconic. The oldest examples of
wooden footwear were found in
the Netherlands. Clogs are still
worn there today by farmers, as
they split safely upon heavy
impact.

8. BERET FRANCE-SPAIN 1400
C.E.
• Similar hats had been around
since the middle agaes, but
the beret became popular in
hte 15th century among farm
workers from the French
Pyrenees and Basque
regions. The beret is now a
symbol of France, and is
commong military wear
across the globe.

9. KILT SCOTLAND 1500 C.E.
• King George || was fearful of
the Highland clans after the
Jacobite Risings, so be
banned Highland dress in
1746. The kilt's popularity
declined as a result, although
some continued to wear it as a
form of rebellion. 35 years
later, when the ban ended, the
garment began to become
associated with the whole of
Scotland.

10. TRAJE DE LUCES SPAIN 1700
C.E.
• The 'suit of lights', thus
named because of the
sequins and gold/silver
threads gloriously
displayed. 18th century
dandies also wore similar
suits, but it later became a
fashion exclusive to the
matador for the bullring.

11. FEZ MAROCCO-UNKNOWN
The Fez has a complicated
history across North Africa and
the Mediterranean, with its
actual origin disputed. In
Morocco it was worn as a
rebellion against French
occupation-it is now
considered a symbol of
nationalism and is worn by
royalty and aristocracy.

12. PONCHO SOUTH AMERICA 500 B.C.E.
• The Paracas, a pre-lnca culture,
invented the poncho. Early
ponchos were embroidered or
painted, and featured indigenous
artwork. Europeans later
influenced the design style and
production technique, and the
Poncho is now considered as
folk clothing across South
America.

13. WESTERNWEAR USA 1600
C.E.
• Originating from the Old
West, Western Wear is a
term used to describe the
practical outfit adopted by
cowboys. A cowboy hat,
boots and a leather belt are
the basis of the look. In the
20th century neckwear was
added, influenced by British
gentlemen.

14. CARNIVALCOSTUMES
NORTH AMERICA (UNKNOWN)
• Carnivals in Brazil became
a working class celebration
at the end of the 19th
century. These famous
costumes now
synonymous with
carnivals, began to be
introduced at this time.

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