Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland.

costumes, Torna Hällestad, Sweden, Helsinki, Finland,
Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland.

Traditional Sweden and Finland costumes in 1843.

Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland. Femme de Torna-Harad Scanie. Paysan de Jerfso Helsingie.

Source: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world, based on authentic documents and and newer travel by Auguste Wahlen.

Illustration, damasks, ornament
Note:  The Sinhalese dress in a sarong, which is formed of a long piece of cloth.
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