CENTRAL ASIA CULTURAL CLOTHING
KYRGYZSTAN
Ak-kalpak: A traditional headwear worn by men in Kyrgyzstan, it is a tall cone-shaped hat made of felt, worn on special occasions like weddings, religious ceremonies, and national holidays, considered a symbol of Kyrgyz culture and worn with a long, flowing robe called "Chapan" or "Khalat," typically white and decorated with geometric patterns, it's considered a status symbol and worn by men of all ages.
Khalat: A long, flowing robe worn over traditional clothing, typically made of cotton or wool and adorned with intricate designs and patterns, worn on special occasions like weddings, religious ceremonies, and national holidays, considered a symbol of Kyrgyz culture and typically lined with cotton for warmth.
Kel-pachak: A long dress worn with a headscarf typically worn with a long flowing robe called "Chapan" or "Khalat", a long-sleeved blouse, a long skirt, headscarf or "Alakosh" and a belt called "Kera-chechek."
KAZAKHSTAN
The chapan : A long, slouchy robe used by both sexes; they may be made from any number of fabrics, range in color from black to white to every shade in between, and are lined with wool or cotton.
Burkit: A similar garment worn by women, typically made of silk or satin.
Tekemet: A pointed, conical headgear worn by men, typically made of felt.
Shapan: A long, wide-sleeved robe worn by men, often made of wool or cotton
Saukele: A headpiece worn by women, typically made of gold or silver and adorned with jewels.
TAJIKSTAN
Sarafan: A traditional dress worn by women over a blouse.
Faranji: A traditional outfit worn by men, a long tunic is worn over a pair of loose-fitting pants.
Chachvon: A traditional headscarf worn by women.
Papakha: A traditional sheepskin hat worn by men, it is often worn with a chapan or a faranji.
Kusti: A traditional belt worn by men, it is often worn with a chapan or a faranji.
TURKMENISTAN
Ak-kalpak: A traditional headgear worn by men, it is a tall, conical hat made of felt and decorated with embroidery.
Telpek: A traditional sheepskin hat worn by men; it has a high crown and a wide brim.
Sarafan: A traditional dress worn by women, it is a long, flowing gown worn over a blouse.
Dupatta: A traditional scarf worn by women, it is often worn with a sarafan or a sari.
Koynek: A traditional outfit worn by women, it is a long tunic worn over a pair of loose-fitting pants.
Kusti: A traditional belt worn by men and women, it is often worn with a chapan or a sarafan.
UZBEKISTAN
Khalat: A traditional long coat worn by women, it is often made of silk or cotton and embroidered with intricate designs.
Khan-atlas: A traditional fabric worn by men and women, it is a fine silk fabric with gold or silver threadwork.
Tupi: A traditional skullcap worn by men, it is often made of velvet or silk and embroidered with gold or silver threadwork.
Dochari: A kind of clothing that is traditionally worn by ladies; it consists of a long tunic that is draped over a pair of baggy pants.
Sarafan: A long, flowing gown that is worn over a top is an example of a classic style of attire for ladies.
Dupatta: A traditional scarf worn by women, it is often worn with a sarafan or a sari.fitting pants.
Kusti: A traditional belt worn by men and women, it is often worn with a chapan or a sarafan.
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SOUTH ASIA CULTURAL CLOTHING
SOUTH KOREA
Dhoti (dhoti or Daura suruwal): A long-sleeved shirt worn by men and can be worn with a kurta
Ghalek/cholo: A blouse and a long skirt worn by women; its worn mainly by the Newari community
Lungi: A traditional men's garment worn by ethnic groups in the Terai region.
SRI LANKA
Veshti: A traditional men's garment in Sri Lanka, it is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs, similar to the lungi in India.
Osaria: A traditional dress worn by women, a long, flowing garment worn over a blouse and a sarong.
Kandyan Sari: A traditional sari worn by women in the Kandyan region, it is characterized by its bright colors and intricate designs.
Langa: A traditional dress worn by women, a long, flowing garment worn over a blouse and a sarong.
Koti: A traditional men's garment worn in the low country, a long, flowing robe worn over a sarong and a short-sleeved shirt.
Mundu: A traditional men's garment worn in the Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces, it is a sarong-like garment worn around the waist and legs.
MALDIVES
Lungi: A traditional male garment worn in the Maldives, it is typically made from cotton, and it is worn with a short-sleeved shirt or a bodice; it is considered casual wear, and men of all ages wear it and also sometimes used as beach wear in the Maldives, and it is regarded as a symbol of Maldives culture.
Kaftan or Rasha: A traditional female garment worn in the Maldives, it is a long flowing dress worn with a headscarf and considered a symbol of Maldives culture.
MALDIVES
Lungi: A traditional male garment worn in the Maldives, it is typically made from cotton, and it is worn with a short-sleeved shirt or a bodice; it is considered casual wear, and men of all ages wear it and also sometimes used as beach wear in the Maldives, and it is regarded as a symbol of Maldives culture.
Kaftan or Rasha: A traditional female garment worn in the Maldives, it is a long flowing dress worn with a headscarf and considered a symbol of Maldives culture.
MALDIVES
Lungi: A traditional male garment worn in the Maldives, it is typically made from cotton, and it is worn with a short-sleeved shirt or a bodice; it is considered casual wear, and men of all ages wear it and also sometimes used as beach wear in the Maldives, and it is regarded as a symbol of Maldives culture.
Kaftan or Rasha: A traditional female garment worn in the Maldives, it is a long flowing dress worn with a headscarf and considered a symbol of Maldives culture.
MALDIVES
Lungi: A traditional male garment worn in the Maldives, it is typically made from cotton, and it is worn with a short-sleeved shirt or a bodice; it is considered casual wear, and men of all ages wear it and also sometimes used as beach wear in the Maldives, and it is regarded as a symbol of Maldives culture.
Kaftan or Rasha: A traditional female garment worn in the Maldives, it is a long flowing dress worn with a headscarf and considered a symbol of Maldives culture.
