Clothes from Around the World

Clothes from Around the World

By Liam Egan

​The Kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. They are traditionally worn for important events and occasions, such as weddings. They can be worn by men and women. There are lots of different types of kimono that are used for different occasions. They are made of different materials or different styles and colours.

​The Kimono

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The Kimono is worn in

• Japan

• Ireland

• Korea

• China

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The Kimono is only worn by women.

• True

• False

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Traditionally, the Kimono is only worn for special occasions, such as weddings.

• True

• False

The Hanbok

The hanbok is traditional clothing in Korea. It was worn daily around 100 years ago but now is mainly worn during festivals and celebrations, such as weddings.

The hanbok has a fitted top and flowing skirt and are usually made from beautiful patterned fabrics, such as silk. They can be worn by men and women.

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The hanbok is worn ...

• daily

• on special occasions

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The hanbok is one piece of clothing

• True

• False

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The hanbok is only made from silk

• True

• False

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Only men can wear a hanbok

• True

• False

Shuka

Shuka is the Maa word for 'sheets', traditionally worn wrapped around the body.

They are usually bright colours, such as red and blue, and are patterned.

The fabrics used are strong and thick to protect against the harsh weather and savannah.

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Shuka are usually...

• bright and coloured

• dull and grey

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The fabric is very

• light

• thick

Sarafan

A sarafan is a traditional pinafore dress worn by some Russian women and girls.

It is traditionally worn over a ‘rubakha’ (oversized shirt).

The most common colours used for sarafan dresses were red, blue and white and were often decorated with embroidery.

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A sarafan is worn in

• Japan

• Russia

• Ireland

• Korea

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Both men and women wear sarafans

• True

• False

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The most common colour for a sarafan is

• red, blue and white

• red, white and pink

• white, pink and blue

Kilt

A kilt is traditional Scottish clothing for men and boys, though may also be worn by women.

It is traditionally made of wool and has a tartan pattern.

Today, kilts are mainly worn for festivals and celebrations although some choose to wear it as everyday wear.

The kilt is usually worn with a sporran (purse), shirt and long socks.

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A kilt is usually worn by

• men and boys

• men and women

• women and girls

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A kilt is traditionally made of

• plastic

• cotton

• wool

• wood

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In the past, kilts were worn everyday - these days, they are mostly worn on special occasions.

• true

• false

​Step Dancing Costume

​In Ireland, step dancing is very popular.

Step dancing costumes are worn by the dancers, usually made from materials such as silk and velvet. They are brightly decorated with materials, such as sequins, lace and embroidery.

Dancers wear white socks or black tights and can choose hard or soft shoes to dance in.

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Irish step dancing costumes are usually

• bright and colourful

• one colour and dull

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The costumes are usually made from

• cotton

• silk and velvet

• wool