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Clothes and Fashion - Traditional Clothes

Here you will learn the name of different traditional clothes in English, such as "kimono", "jilbab" and "sari".

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kilt
kilt
[noun]

a knee-length woolen skirt in tartan pattern traditionally worn by Scottish men, and more recently women in the Highlands

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kimono
kimono
[noun]

a long and loose robe with wide sleeves that is fastened with a sash, originally worn on formal occasions in Japan

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sari
sari
[noun]

a traditional garment worn by women in South Asia, consisting of a long piece of fabric draped around the body

Ex: She bought a red saree for the festival.
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Tracht
Tracht
[noun]

traditional folk costume or dress that is typically worn in certain regions or cultures in German-speaking countries, such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

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plaid
plaid
[noun]

a long piece of cloth traditionally worn over the shoulder as part of Scottish Highland dress

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Kebaya
Kebaya
[noun]

a traditional blouse worn by women in various Southeast Asian countries, typically made of sheer fabric and often featuring intricate embroidery or lace details

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Baro't saya

a traditional Filipino dress consisting of a blouse (baro) and a skirt (saya) usually worn by women

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burka
burka
[noun]

a loose garment that covers the body from head to toe, except the eyes, worn by some Muslim women

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jilbab
jilbab
[noun]

a long and loose piece of outer garment that covers the whole body, except for the hands, face and feet, worn by some Muslim women

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galabia
galabia
[noun]

a traditional loose-fitting, ankle-length robe or tunic worn in many countries in the Middle East and North Africa

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kaftan
kaftan
[noun]

a woman's dress styled after the traditional cloaks worn by men in the Near East

Ex: Her kaftan combined modern tailoring with classic motifs.
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kameez
kameez
[noun]

a long tunic or shirt, typically worn by women in South Asia

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sherwani
sherwani
[noun]

a traditional long coat-like garment, typically worn by men in South Asia, especially during formal occasions or weddings

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gharara
gharara
[noun]

a traditional South Asian women's garment, consisting of a flared skirt worn over a fitted underskirt, typically paired with a matching blouse or kurta

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churidars
churidars
[noun]

a type of pants worn in South Asia, which are tight-fitting and have folds of excess fabric, called "churis," gathered near the ankle

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achkan
achkan
[noun]

a traditional Indian garment, similar to a knee-length coat, often worn for formal occasions

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lehenga
lehenga
[noun]

a traditional Indian skirt, typically worn with a matching blouse and dupatta (scarf), often worn at weddings and festive occasions

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kurta
kurta
[noun]

a long, loose-fitting tunic worn by men and women in South Asia

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salwar
salwar
[noun]

a pair of loose-fitting pajama-like pants, typically worn by women in South and Central Asia, which tapers to a narrow fit around the ankles

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huipil
huipil
[noun]

a traditional embroidered blouse or tunic worn by indigenous women in many regions of Central America, often featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs

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agbada
agbada
[noun]

a traditional African men's gown with wide sleeves, often worn for special occasions

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boubou
boubou
[noun]

a loose, colorful garment worn in West Africa, often consisting of a long gown or caftan worn by both men and women for various occasions

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pajamas
pajamas
[noun]

traditional Asian loose trousers for men and women

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hijab
hijab
[noun]

a religious piece of clothing, worn by some Muslim women in public, covering the head and neck

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sarong
sarong
[noun]

a long piece of fabric wrapped around the body and knotted around the waist or armpits, originally worn by men or women in Malaysia and Indonesia

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haik
haik
[noun]

a traditional North African garment, typically a long, loose-fitting robe worn by men and women over other clothing

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jubbah
jubbah
[noun]

a loose, ankle-length robe-like garment traditionally worn by men in the Middle East for modesty or religious reasons

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kanzu
kanzu
[noun]

a traditional men's tunic-style garment that is worn in some countries in East Africa

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kaross
kaross
[noun]

a Southern African garment made from animal hides or furs, used as a cloak or blanket for warmth and protection by indigenous peoples in the region

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kittel
kittel
[noun]

a knee-length, white robe-like garment worn by Jewish men during religious ceremonies or special occasions

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serape
serape
[noun]

a type of shawl worn as a garment, typically made of wool and often decorated with stripes or other patterns

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tallith
tallith
[noun]

a fringed garment traditionally worn by Jewish people during prayer

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tanga
tanga
[noun]

a type of traditional clothing consisting of a loincloth or short pants with a front flap

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yashmak
yashmak
[noun]

a traditional piece of clothing worn by Muslim women that covers the face and is often made of light fabric

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Afghan
Afghan
[noun]

a loose, long-sleeved robe-like garment that is traditionally worn by men in Afghanistan

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cheongsam
cheongsam
[noun]

a traditional Chinese dress characterized by its high collar, form-fitting silhouette, and often featuring intricate patterns or embroidery

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