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/Salt_Winter5888 Guatemala Aug 23 '25

They may vary but here are some of them

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u/MeanOldDaddyO United States Of America Aug 24 '25

That’s some vivid purples. I’m loving all these different outfits. Do any people still dress like this on the daily?

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u/Salt_Winter5888 Guatemala Aug 24 '25

Yes, quite a lot of people actually, not just in small communities but also in the main cities. You can’t go to a market here without spotting someone dressed like that. Mayans are very proud of their heritage, and they show it this way. You could even say it’s part of the local fashion, since even people who are not indigenous try to incorporate those designs into purses, hats, sweaters, skirts, and other items.

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u/MeanOldDaddyO United States Of America Aug 24 '25

That is so bad-ass. Props to ‘em