History

Leggings It's hard to believe, but only men could wear those tight pants before. In the 18th century, they were made of deer or elk leather. Leggings were part of male attire for riding and of course, they were called very differently. Only men were allowed to wear tight cavalry trousers. In ...

Azov Standoof ended with victory of the Cossacks! The 15th jubilee festival of military-historical clubs "Azov Standoff in 1641" was held! I was lucky. I've seen almost all 15! I also watched how such a grand event was born from a small festival, organized by enthusiasts. Now people ...

How Did Famous Irish Knitting Appear Well-known sweaters, made in Irish knitting technique with its peculiar ornaments, originated in ancient times on the Aran Islands, located in the west of the country. In this article, I will talk about history of Irish knitting, basic patterns, used in knitting ...

Have you ever seen yourself aside when falling asleep or in deep thought, when everything around you moves away, goes by the wayside, and then completely dissolves in a foggy haze? I assure you that during such moments we all look special. Everything that is put on and momentary disappears, giving ...

Made in China. That doesn't sound right! 100 years ago it sounded really weighty. There is a very long tradition of jewellery art. It is significantly different from the West. ⠀ The main jewels have always been pendants and hairpins. Animal motifs, dragons, birds ...

Nishiki is a patterned silk brocade with embossed jacquard pattern. Its originated in the 7-9th centuries, when Chinese culture elements of Sui and Tang dynasties came to Japan. By the 10th century, after the termination of diplomatic relations with China, noble people wore numerous thin ...

In my article I want to introduce you to a plaid kilt skirt. I had an opportunity to learn about this skirt at school, though it might not be an exact copy of a kilt, or was rather akin to it. In Soviet Union, when everything was in short supply, our mothers managed to buy checked fabric and sewed ...

In October 1963, the Sochi Souvenir Works started its work. It was one of the largest industrial facilities in Sochi. Artisans and artists created souvenirs from horn, boxwood, metal, cones, plastic, natural algae, shells, inhabitants of the Black sea (crabs, seahorses) in the traditions of folk art ...

"A nation that does not know its past has no future." Mikhail Lomonosov There were times when married women had not only their privileges and duties, but also their own peculiar clothes. Such unique headwear that once adorned the heads of married women. They gave women special charm, ...

Usually I tell you about small craft perfume shops, today in the title of the article you may see quite famous perfume house. Why? It's simple. Yes, it will be about Jo Malone, but about the time when it was a real artisanal workshop, known only within the hometown. Are you familiar with the ...

I have previously published short stories with photos from my trips. I wanted to make the column permanent, but, alas, time has gone somewhere. Finally, I have goy round to it. I remember seeing a picture from Ostuni on the web-page of a blogger girl. So, I realized that I wanted to go there, I ...

Hans Andersen Brendekilde (1857, Brendekilde — 1942, Uling, Jyllinge) is one of the most famous Danish painters of the late 19th-early 20th century. His realistic style of painting and themes of landscape genre scenes are close and understandable to a wide audience.   Hans was born on the ...