Multicultural Costumes – Earthlink Handcrafts https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com Educational games, dolls, mobiles, decorations, printing blocks and learning about cultures includes indigenous resources and beautiful books Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:35:39 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-efav-32x32.jpg Multicultural Costumes – Earthlink Handcrafts https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com 32 32 Qipao chinese dress https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/qipao-chinese-dress/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:20 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/qipao-chinese-dress/ Read more]]>   

This costume is made from red satin fabric and beautifully embroidered on the front. It is finished with a long zipper down the back.The style of dress has been popular in China since the 17th century. It originated in the time of the Manchu when the tribes united under the “Banner System”. Both men & women started to wear a ‘banner’ or straight loose fitting tube dress.

In the 1920s the dress became very popular and evolved into the semi fitted dress with the high neck and collar with slits up the side. In the north of China it is known as the Qipao and in the

south the Cheongsam.Chest width is 45cm or can be used as a display. Cold hand washable only.

]]> Arabian boy https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/arabian-boy/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:20 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/arabian-boy/ Read more]]>  his male costume is the traditional dress of Saudi Arabia and Palestine.

It is influenced by climate, utility and custom. It consists of the loose fitting ankle length shirt usually in white known as a “thawb”. It is worn over loose pants. On the head is worn a “ghutra an iqal”, which is a head cloth with a double circle of black rope or cord to hold in place. The square head cloth is normally made of coloured checks. The cloth is folded diagonally into a triangle with the folded line placed across the forehead and held in place with the ring.

Chest width is 46cms or can be used as a display. Cold hand washabl

]]> Manchurian boy https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/manchurian-boy/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:20 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/manchurian-boy/  This costume is a traditional Chinese male costume worn in Manchurian times mainly by the peasants. It is a grey cotton top with long sleeves and pants decorated with black fasteners and cuffs. Chest width is 47cms age 3-6 or can be used as a display. Cold hand washable only

 

]]> Salwar Kameez https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/salwar-kameez/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:19 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/salwar-kameez/ Read more]]>  The Salwar Kameez is a traditional dress of Pakistani women. It consists of a long top called a” Kurti” worn over loose pants “ Chudidaars”. A long scarf “Dupatta” completes the outfit and is normally worn across both shoulders or on the head. The costume is in a soft blue cotton, hand painted in a darker blue and pink and finished with sequins.

Chest width is 33cms,( it is a small costume) or use as a display. Cold hand washable only.

]]> West African Costume https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/west-african-costume/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:19 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/west-african-costume/  The West African top and cap is produced by the artisans from Perception, a fair trade group in Bangladesh. It is hand painted and embroidered in a traditional design. Chest width is 50cms. One size will fit a wide range of young children or use for display Cold hand washable only

 

]]> Panjabi top and pants https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/panjabi-top-and-pants/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:19 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/panjabi-top-and-pants/ Read more]]>  The Panjabi is a traditional style of shirt worn by Bangladesh men. It is loose fitting with a wide sleeve. It can be made from cotton or silk fabrics depending on the occasion and can be decorated with many designs of embroidery. It is traditionally worn over loose pyjama matching pants but modern men may wear it over jeans. The cap is worn by the Muslim community and is used during prayer or special festivals.

Chest width of top 45 cms 3- 6 years or use for display. Cold hand washable only

]]> Spanish dress https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/spanish-dress/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:19 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/spanish-dress/   The bright cotton Spanish dress is open at the front and will fit a wide range of young children . Chest width is 43 cms 3- 6 years, or, use for a display   Cold hand washable only.

 

 

]]> Kimono https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/kimono/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:19 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/kimono/ Read more]]>   The Kimono is the traditional dress of the Japanese for both men and women and is still worn for special occasions such as weddings. It is worn with a long wide sash called an “Obi”. To wear, the kimono is wrapped around the right side of the body and overlapped with the left side. There are holes underneath the sleeves for the sash to be pulled through.

Traditionally the Obi would be up to 12ft long and wrapped around and round and kept in place with a special fastening at the back. On the feet would be worn “Tabi” or Japanese socks with a socket for the big toe. “Zori” is a thick soled sandal with a V-shape between the big toe and the rest of the foot to hold it in place. Shoes are always removed in Japanese homes.

TThe kimono is loose fitting and suitable for a wide range of young children or use for display. Cold hand washable only.

 

]]> Sari costume https://earthlinkhandcrafts.com/product/sari-costume/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:20:18 +0000 https://acrazysale.com.au/earth2/product/sari-costume/ Read more]]>  The Sari is a traditional dress of Indian women. It dates back to 3000BC and is an easy to wear and practical garment for a hot climate.

It is made from 5-6 m of material which is pleated and draped around the body and then finished with a shawl across the shoulder or head. It is normally made from fine cotton or silk in a limitless array of colours and patterns. A short fitted blouse is worn under the Sari.

Red is the colour worn for a bride which denotes good luck and fertility.

In 2 sizes to fit children 3-6 years in red, orange or blue, or use for display. Cold hand washable only.

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