Kočani (Cyrillic Кочани) is a town and the capital of the Opština of the same name in northern Macedonia, about 120 km east of Skopje.
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Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com

Macedonia. Traditional costumes from Kruševo, Prilep. By Vladimir Kirin.
Kruševo is a town in southwestern northern Macedonia in the Pelagonia region.

Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com

Macedonia. Traditional costumes from Galichnik. By Vladimir Kirin.
Galichnik is a mountain village on the slopes of Mount Bistra in North Macedonia, 10 kilometres from Mavrovo.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Macedonia. Traditional costumes from Moruovsko, Smiljevo – Bitola.
The Macedonian village of Smilevo, located in municipality of Opština Demir Hisar.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Montenegro. Traditional costumes from Krivosije. By Vladimir Kirin.
Krivošije (Crivosije) is a high plateau in the eastern part of Orjen Mountain in Montenegro between Polje Grahovo and Risan Bay in the Bay of Kotor.
Montenegrin couple in folk costumes from Cetinje.
Montenegrin couple in folk costumes from Cetinje. By Vladimir Kirin. Related Posts:Traditional Montenegrin costume from Cettinje.Montenegrin noble woman in 1870Montenegro. Traditional costumes from Krivosije. By Vladimir…
Serbian couple in folk costumes from Šumadija.
Serbian couple in folk costumes from Šumadija. Related Posts:Man of the Croatian island of Pag. The Serbs in the…Women in folk dresses from Niš – Pcinje, Serbia.People in traditional clothing… Read More
Women from Vojvodina, Bačka Hungaria.
Serbian Woman from Vojvodina, Bačka, Pannonia

Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com

The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)

Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.