OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaPeople around the world wear many different and beautiful clothes! These clothes are not just pretty, they also help tell the story of where people come from. Every culture has its own special way of dressing that makes it unique.
In India, many people wear a long, bright cloth called a sari that comes in all the colors of the rainbow. In Japan, some people wear a silk robe called a kimono for festivals and parties. In Scotland, you might see men wearing a plaid skirt called a kilt while they play music on bagpipes. In West Africa, people wear kente cloth that is woven with many colorful stripes and patterns.
- A sari is one very long piece of cloth that can be over 15 feet long!
- Kente cloth patterns each have a special meaning and tell a story.
- Kimonos have been worn in Japan for over 1,000 years.
