Traditional Attire Collection

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

Two Msai warriors watch a hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Gadi Sagar Lake, Indian Woman wearing traditional Saree outfit

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

Greece, Athens, Close-up of Presidential Guard at Parliament
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Colombia, Medellin, Little Boy on Typical Attire Petting a Foal

Colombia, Medellin, Men Posing Wearing Typical Attire

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Vallarta Dancers, Bailarines de Vallarta, sculpture by Jim Demetro

Zulu warrior in traditional dress with fighting spear

Ole Senteu Simel, grandson of the famous Msai Laibon Mbatian (after which the highest peak of Mount Kenya is named), was the most respected laibon of the Msai until his death in 1986

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Woman Wearing A Traditional Samoan Dress And Headdress; American Samoa

Two young Datoga boys. The youngest wears metal bells around his ankles to ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A young Datoga boy attired in beads. The metal bells worn around his ankles ensure that he does not wander far from home without his mother or another member of the family hearing him

A Hadza boy carrying a bow and arrows.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in the Lake Eyasi basin for centuries

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

An attractive !Kung woman. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

A Pokomo drummer from the Tana River district of Kenya

A Msai warrior with his long braids and body coated with red ochre mixed with animal fat. He has put ochre dust round his eyes to enhance his appearance ready for a dance

A Msai warrior in full battle cry, his long-bladed spear at the ready

Two Msai warriors in full regalia. The headdress of the man on the left is made from the mane of a lion while the one on the right is fringed with black ostrich feathers

The traditional weaponry of the Turkana warriors consisted of a long-shafted spear with a narrow blade, a small rectangular shield made of giraffe or buffalo hide

The contrasting leather aprons or skirts of two Nyag atom girls. The skirt on the left is richly decorated with metal and copper beads; the one on the right is embellished with thousands of small

Warriors of the nomadic Afar tribe wear their hair long and carry large curved daggers, known as jile, strapped to their waists

Two Mursi men with singular hairstyles play a game of bau as a young boy watches them. Most men possess rifles to protect their families from hostile neighbours

A Mursi woman wearing a large clay lip plate. Shortly before marriage, a girls lower lip will be pierced and progressively stretched over a year or so

Hadza youth sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument
Sitting on a Greater Kudu skin, a Hadza youth wearing a baboon skin cape sings to the accompaniment of his two-stringed musical instrument.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Msai warriors draw water for livestock from a well
Msai draw water for livestock from a well

A young Msai herdsboy controls his familys cattle at the Sanjan River to prevent too many animals watering at the same time

Three Msai girls at Shimu la Mungu
Three Msai girls sit on the edge of Shimu la Mungu (a volcanic blow hole known as Gods hole ) with the extinct volcano, Kerimasi, in the distance

A Wa-Arusha warrior carries home a yoke. His brown necklace is made from aromatic wood. The Wa-Arusha are closely related to the Msai and speak the same _maa language

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

A Turkana woman, typically wearing many layers of bead necklaces and a series of hooped earrings with an pair of leaf-shaped earrrings at the front, sits in the entrance to her hut

Two Msai women in traditional attire chat to each other

A back view of a Msai warrior resplendent with long ochred braids tied in a pigtail. This singular hairstyle sets him apart from other members of his society

Sarawak Men Dressed In Traditional Attire With Blowpipes; Sarawak

Balangida Lelu, Northern Tanzania. The finery of a Datoga woman. The traditional attire of Datoga women includes
Balangida Lelu, Northern Tanzania.The finery of a Datoga woman. The traditional attire of Datoga women includes beautifully tanned and decorated leather dresses

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

A band of !Kung hunter-gatherers makes a stealthy approach towards an antelope, their bows & arrows at the ready. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as

!Kung women sing and clap their hands to the rhythm of their menfolk. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen

An old !Kung man. The !Kung are San hunter-gatherers, often referred to as Bushmen. They differ in appearance from the rest of black Africa having yellowish skin and being lightly boned

Kenya, South Horr, Kurungu. A Samburu youth after his circumcision. The day after he has been circumcised, the initiate must hang in his pierced earlobes copper ear ornaments that are normally worn

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"Captivating Cultures: Celebrating the Beauty of Traditional Attire" Young Msai girls decorate their faces with ochre, embracing their ancestral traditions and showcasing their unique identity. A Hadza hunter smokes cannabis from a crude stone pipe, immersing himself in ancient rituals that connect him to his heritage and land. Adorned in vibrant red ochre, a Himba woman radiates pride as she dons her traditional attire, symbolizing her cultural roots and resilience. Transported back to the 1960s, an old Kikuyu lady picks coffee while wearing the timeless garments of her community, preserving customs passed down through generations. Mesmerized by modern marvels above them, two Msai warriors stand tall amidst the Masai Mara landscape, proudly displaying their traditional clothing that reflects bravery and honor. Almost every Himba woman wears anklets – delicate adornments that not only enhance beauty but also signify social status within this proud Namibian tribe. Balancing tradition with daily life demands, a Giriama girl from Kenya's Coast Province carries herself gracefully while draped in her customary apparel - a testament to resilience and cultural preservation. With rhythmic movements under starlit skies, Himba women perform the otjiunda dance; their colorful garments swirling as they celebrate unity and spirituality together. In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer city near Gadi Sagar Lake stands an Indian woman wearing a resplendent saree - an embodiment of gracefulness intertwined with rich heritage dating back centuries. Donning fierce traditional dress fit for battle, a Zulu warrior exudes strength and courage while honoring his ancestors' legacy through distinctive attire passed down over time. Japan's Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail witnesses countless pilgrims dressed in traditional garb as they embark on spiritual journeys rooted deep within Japanese culture.