The Kwakwaka’wakw is a group of Indigenous nations across Canada. While customs vary from tribe to tribe, one shared custom is the Hamat´sa dance, which involves crafting and wearing masks like this one.
With their bold, colorful, geometric patterns, Navajo blankets and textiles are treasured and highly sought after.
According to internet legend, you leave a piece of your soul in everything you crochet. The only way to free it? Slip a mistake into your work.
During Samhain, ancient Celtic pagans would dress up in costumes to ward off ghosts and all evil “Otherworldly” spirits.
Pumpkins weren’t always the symbol of spooky season. Originally, jack-o-lanterns were carved from turnips.
The practice of wearing mourning attire while grieving the loss of a loved one is common in many cultures.
The Victorian era is famous for many things, including its dangerous fashion practices and accessories.