Clothing Around the World

What you wear tells a lot about where you live and your culture. People in cold places wear thick, warm clothing. People in hot places wear light, loose clothes. Many cultures also have special outfits for holidays and celebrations.

Traditional Clothing

In Japan, people wear beautiful robes called kimonos for special events. In India, many women wear colorful fabrics called saris. In Scotland, men sometimes wear plaid skirts called kilts. In West Africa, people wear bright, patterned fabrics called kente cloth.

Why Clothing Is Different

Climate plays a big role in what people wear. People in the Arctic wear thick fur coats to stay warm. People near the equator wear light cotton to stay cool. Religion and customs also shape what people choose to wear. Many cultures have special outfits for weddings and holidays.

Fun Facts

• The sari worn in India can be up to 30 feet long!
• Kilts have been worn in Scotland for over 500 years.
• In some cultures, the color of clothing has special meaning, like white for peace.

Did You Know?

The oldest known clothing is about 100,000 years old. Early humans made clothes from animal skins to keep warm!