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What is a folk costume and what does it express?
What is a folk costume and what does it express?
A folk costume expresses an identity through costume, which is usually associated with a geographic area or a period of time in history.
What is an ethnic costume and how is it different from a folk costume?
What is an ethnic costume and how is it different from a folk costume?
If the costume is used to represent the culture or identity of a specific ethnic group, it is usually known as ethnic costume (also ethnic dress, ethnic wear, ethnic clothing, traditional ethnic wear or traditional ethnic garment). Such costumes often come in two forms: one for everyday occasions, the other for traditional festivals and formal wear. Folk costumes, on the other hand, are usually associated with a geographic area or a period of time in history.
Why is the word 'costume' sometimes considered pejorative and what can be used instead?
Why is the word 'costume' sometimes considered pejorative and what can be used instead?
The word 'costume' in this context is sometimes considered pejorative due to the multiple senses of the word, and in such cases 'regalia' can be substituted without offense.
