Traditional garment

Traditional garment refers to the garments which are peculiar to or characteristic of a certain district, country, or ethnic group. It usually retains strong elements of the culture from which it originates.

In areas where contemporary Western fashions have become usual, traditional garments are often worn in connection with special events and celebrations, particularly those connected with cultural traditions, heritage, or pride.

In modern times there are instances where traditional garments are required by law, as in Bhutan, where the traditional Tibetan-style clothing of "gho" and "kera" for men, "kira" and "toego" for women, must be worn by all citizens -- even those not of Tibetan heritage; or in Saudi Arabia, where women are required to wear the abaya in public.

Also referred to as Traditional clothing.

ee also

* "Abaya" (Arab world)
* "Áo dài" (Vietnam)
* "Burqa" (Afghanistan)
* "Chador" (Iran)
* "Għonnella" (Malta and Gozo)
* "Han Chinese clothing"(China)
* "Hanbok" (Korea)
* "Kilt" (Scotland)
* "Wafuku" (Japan)
* "Qipao" (Manchu and China)
* "Salwar kameez" (Pakistan)
* "Barong Tagalog/Baro't saya" (Philippines)
* "Sarong" (Malaysia)
* "Dashiki" (West Africa)
* "Hawaiian Shirt" (Hawaii)
* "Sari" (India)