Clothes Around the World
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Bags, belts and jewellery are all practical and decorative, and can come in a wide range of styles and materials. Belts can hold up clothing and contain pockets to carry things in, bags can carry anything from money to books and weekend clothes while jewellery is decorative and can tell us something about the wearer.
Hats and Other Headwear shows why we wear hats, what they are made of and how they can serve a purpose or e for decoration. From woolly hats for warmth to rubber hats to swim in and tall decorative mitres for religious ceremonies to elaborate headdresses for celebrations.
Special Occasions Clothes looks at the clothes that people wear for festivals, ceremonies and joyous occasions, such as wedding, christenings and carnivals. It goes around the world to see the traditional costumes people wear. It looks at the materials they are made from and how each garment has a practical application for the occasion.
Sportswear covers a range of clothing items from wet suits and riding hats to American football helmets and ballet shoes. Whether for protection, comfort or ease of movement, clothes play an important part in equipping dancers and athletes to perform their sport.
For thousands of years people have worn shoes to protect their feet. Today we wear them for all weathers, comfort and fashion. From ancient Roman sandals and Venetian Chopines to ski boots and rubber crocs.
Uniforms and Work clothes are a part of everyday attire for people in different professions. Clothes that are worn at work often have a practical application, such as fire resistant clothing for firefighters and astronauts or latex gloves and cotton tunics for surgeons. Uniforms create an identity and make people recognisable to the general public, such as policemen and soldiers.