20 traditional wedding dresses from around the world

Despite the fact that in modern society the use of rituals has almost reduced to zero, many echoes of traditions are constantly observed in our everyday life. As for such an important ancient rite as a wedding, to this day in many countries you can see some signs of tradition in wedding costumes. Since the wedding is a landmark, turning point in the fate of a person, people tend to pay attention to national traditions.

Today we show you the most expressive and colorful elements of traditional costumes from around the world.

Bulgaria

Rhodope Mountains. The bride in a traditional costume.

Ribnovo. Here it is customary to paint the bride's face with white paint, and then cover it with silver threads.

Sri Lanka

Traditionally, embroidered silk sarees are worn here. But Western traditions in Sri Lanka are popular - the veil goes to everyone!

Israel

Here the principle of "the more modest, the better." Therefore, the bride’s ideal dress is where only hands are visible.

Pakistan

Here it is customary to dress the bride in bright dresses and heavy jewelry.

India

The girls here are dressed in a national costume - lehenga-choli. The most revered color is red. And of course, a lot of expensive jewelry.

Nubia

Nubian brides, in addition to a gorgeous smile, wear bright shawls and a white veil.

Eritrea

Gorgeous outfits of the bride and groom are traditionally made of dark fabrics. And their heads are crowned with embroidered crowns.

Tuva

National wedding dresses here are free cut, bright and richly decorated.

Tibet

The silk outfit, often hand-woven, according to tradition, the groom gives the bride along with expensive jewelry on the eve of the wedding ceremony.

Lima, Peru

Here are considered traditional red and black colors.

Jordan

Despite Western influences with white dresses and expensive jewelry, brides often wear a green silk veil. Green color here symbolizes prosperity and growth.

Mali

Suits of the bride and groom are selected in one color (usually in white), but sometimes couples choose a lilac or purple hue.

Korea

The national wedding costume is hanbok. Made of silk, it consists of a blouse and a skirt like a sundress.

Japan

Here, too, everything is strictly traditional - a white kimono and a silk headdress.

Morocco

The bride is changed three times during the wedding ceremony. The outfit necessarily includes the hallmarks of the region from which the girl is from.

Nigeria

Wedding dresses here are very bright and juicy. Lush hats are also traditional.

Chechnya

The bride, hidden from prying eyes, quiet and modest - this is an ideal for a Chechen wedding. Therefore, dresses, lush and closed as much as possible. This is a national feature.