traditional dresses a symbol of culture

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Traditional Dress Russia – Russian costumes are not only beautiful, they are also convenient in wearing. The variety of colors for traditional costume display love for traditional costume display love for beauty and ethnic diversity. Red fabric cloth is considered best. Homemade canvas and wool clothes are decorated with embroidery or woven with patterns for traditional purpose. The common thing worn by Russian people is one cap. Russian traditional clothes manifest fold art and convey the spirit of the past and old bright culture of Russia. Iran – Iranian women wear vivid color clothes. Kurdish women wear most colorful skirts and blouses. They also wear some form of head coverings. This tradition goes back to pre- Islamic Iran (Persia). It’s noteworthy to mention that because of the richness of Iranian history and culture, clothing has always played an important role in defining a person’s social, religious and cultural afficiations. Ghana - people in Ghana continue to dress in the traditional styles of their ancestors despite an abundance of western influence. Most of their clothes are hand dyed, woven etc by professional seamstresses. Many people wear clothing that is custom made to fit their unique shape. Ghanaian clothing is usually made of sturdy fabrics that are rich in color and detail. They include embroidery and detail. Pride in traditional Ghanaian dressing strongly prevails among most citizens, young and old.

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Article written by Jayashree Patgiri of Modern English School as a part of ISA project

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Traditional Dress

Russia – Russian costumes are not only beautiful, they are also convenient in wearing. The variety of colors for traditional costume display love for traditional costume display love for beauty and ethnic diversity. Red fabric cloth is considered best. Homemade canvas and wool clothes are decorated with embroidery or woven with patterns for traditional purpose. The common thing worn by Russian people is one cap. Russian traditional clothes manifest fold art and convey the spirit of the past and old bright culture of Russia.

Iran – Iranian women wear vivid color clothes. Kurdish women wear most colorful skirts and blouses. They also wear some form of head coverings. This tradition goes back to pre-Islamic Iran (Persia). It’s noteworthy to mention that because of the richness of Iranian history and culture, clothing has always played an important role in defining a person’s social, religious and cultural afficiations.

Ghana- people in Ghana continue to dress in the traditional styles of their ancestors despite an abundance of western influence. Most of their clothes are hand dyed, woven etc by professional seamstresses. Many people wear clothing that is custom made to fit their unique shape. Ghanaian clothing is usually made of sturdy fabrics that are rich in color and detail. They include embroidery and detail. Pride in traditional Ghanaian dressing strongly prevails among most citizens, young and old.

France- France renewed its dominance of high fashion in 1860-1960. Traditional dress in France, but fashion and style is a huge leitmotif for the French people. There is a huge difference in style between Paris and province. They usually wear tight-fitting clothes.

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