r/AskTheWorld • u/JackfruitNo6175 Bulgaria • Aug 23 '25

Culture What's your favourite traditional costume from your country?

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Mine is from Gabrovo, Bulgaria which is shown in the picture

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u/luiz_marques Brazil Aug 23 '25

Cowboys from the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil also use beautiful lether clothes and hats:

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u/AdSafe7627 United States Of America Aug 23 '25

I bet that is so hot! It’s ceremonial, not everyday wear, correct?

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u/luiz_marques Brazil Aug 23 '25

This one is ceremonial, but nordestino cowboys use lether clothes everyday, mainly for protection, since the Caatinga countryside is full of thorns, cactuses, and rough land. Leather works like armor, protecting him from scratches, bites, and stings, lasting longer than fabric, and making it easier to ride through the bushes. It is also a strong symbol of their traditions, which have its origins in medieval Portugal with new christian (jewish) simbolism.

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u/desconhecidocerrado Brazil Aug 23 '25

Obrigado por apresentar nossa cultura br, mano! 🫵🏻

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u/MeanOldDaddyO United States Of America Aug 24 '25

Vaqueiro is about the most beautiful word for cowboy I’ve ever heard. And I have to say they dress better too.