Eurasia, Caucasus region, Georgia, Shida Kartli, Gori, Museum of Joseph Stalin, embroidered wall carpet, Gori is birth place of Stalin

Finland, Turku, European Capital of Culture 2011, Luostarinmaki handicrafts museum

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

Europe, Bulgaria, Tryavna, statue of women embroidering

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and beads.

Greece, Crete, Kolimbari, orthodox monastery Gonia Odigitria, Rodopou Peninsula, sacred art museum, gold plaque using the repoussé technique

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalayas, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, annual Ladakh Festival, women of a cultural troupe of Diskit region and Nobra wearing kantop, a high cylinder of felt and silk

India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Annual Ladakh Festival, Gompa Soma Buddhist Temple (Chokhang), a monk wearing a large mask with a grimacing and frightening face showing...

India, Rajasthan, Jawai. A Rabari herdsman wearing his distinctive red turban and white tunic.

Armenia, Yerevan, Vernissage Market, embroidery vendor, MR

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Indian woman seated drinking water and is wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Padhdhar Village, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian woman wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium, North Korea

Thanksgiving, public celebration in the village of Spitz, Wachau. Traditional costume of woman with bonnet 'Goldhaube'. Wachau is a famous vineyard and listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Austria

Asia, Bhutan, Thimpu. Students of Thangka painting at the Institute of Zorig Chusum.

North Korea, Pyongyang. Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium. The mass dance is taking place to celebrate the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Workers Party of Korea.

Malaysia, Malacca state, Malacca, historical center, colonial Majestic Hotel

Romania, Maramures, Rozavlea. Young boy in traditional Maramures dress attending a blessing and ceremony in remembrance of war heroes.

Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, embroidered cloth representing the Christ of Torechayoc with eyes closed

Mexico, Jalisco State, Guadalajara, Charros Festival, attention to detail, the Charros (Mexican cow-boys) take care of their clothes

Europe, England, Derbyshire, Chesterfield, Hardwick Hall

Vietnam, Lao Cai Province, Bac Ha. A Flower H’mong baby girl peeps out from the comfort and security of a beautifully decorated baby carrier strapped to her mother’s back.

Gold necklace and traditional costume (Lavradeira) of Minho. Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal. Viana do Castelo.

Embroidered textiles for sale in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

China, Yunnan, Liuyi. Tiny bound feet clad in embroidered shoes in the village of Liuyi.

China, Yunnan, Luoping. A man dressed in traditional clothing enjoying the mustard fields at Luoping.

Textile-heart, Eskilstuna, Sweden

Japan, Wakayama, Takahara, Kimono Detail at the Emaki Gyoretsu Festival

Panama, San Blas Islands (aka Kuna Yala). Old Kuna Indian woman dressed in traditional attire holding parrot.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a silver headdress and necklace embellished with glass beads.

Uzbek traditional embroidery, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Traditional embroidery, Ivano-Frankivsk (former Stanyslaviv), Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine

France, Centre-Val de Loire, Indre et Loire, Vienna valley, Touraine countryside between Sainte-Maure and Lemere seen from the sky (aerial view)

Red Yao woman, Longsheng, Guangxi Province, China.

Embroidery Souvenirs, Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine

North Korea, Pyongyang. Working on a tapestry at the Pyongyang Embroidery Institute.

Morocco, High Atlas, Marrakesh, Imperial City, medina listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, souks, traditional Moroccan Babouches shoes

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Ladakh annual festival, womens of a cultural troupe of the Stok region wearing perak, a traditional headdress adorned with turqu...

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Ladakh annual festival, womens of a cultural troupe of the Stok region wearing perak, a traditional headdress adorned with turqu...

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Ladakh annual festival, women of a cultural troupe of the Stok region wearing perak, a traditional headdress adorned with turquo...

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalayas, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, annual Ladakh Festival, women of a cultural troupe of Diskit region and Nobra wearing kantop, a high cylinder of felt and silk

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalayas, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Ladakh annual festival, women's dance show of a cultural troupe of the Changthang region wearing perak, a traditional headdress...

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, annual Ladakh Festival, wife of a cultural troupe from the Stok region wearing a silk brocade and fur garment and wearing pabus...

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalayas, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, annual Ladakh Festival, women of a cultural troupe of Diskit region and Nobra wearing kantop, a high cylinder of felt and silk

India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Annual Ladakh Festival, Gompa Soma Buddhist Temple (Chokhang), a monk wearing a large mask with a grimacing and frightening face showing...

India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Annual Ladakh Festival, Gompa Soma Buddhist Temple (Chokhang), a monk wearing a large leather mask and a colorful costume performs ritual...

India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Annual Ladakh Festival, Gompa Soma Buddhist Temple (Chokhang), a monk wearing a large mask with a grimacing and frightening face showing...

India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Annual Ladakh Festival, Gompa Soma Buddhist Temple (Chokhang), a monk wearing a colorful costume performs ritual dances in the courtyard...

India, Jammu and Kashmir, Himalaya, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, Annual Ladakh Festival, Gompa Soma Buddhist Temple (Chokhang), a monk wearing a large mask with a grimacing and frightening face showing...

India, state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himalayas, Ladakh, Indus Valley, Leh, annual Ladakh Festival, women of a cultural troupe of Diskit region and Nobra

Traditional local lace being made in Lefkara Village, Cyprus

India, Rajasthan, Jawai. A Rabari herdsman wearing his distinctive red turban, white tunic and embroidered shawl.

India, Rajasthan, Jawai. A Rabari herdsman wearing his distinctive red turban, white tunic and embroidered shawl.

India, Rajasthan, Jawai. A Rabari herdsman wearing his distinctive red turban, white tunic and embroidered shawl.

Traditional embroideries. Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uzbekistan

Rugs or carpets made of silk and cotton, a traditional art of embroidery. Suzanni (Suzani) Centre, Khiva. Uzbekistan

Turkey, Marmara, Bursa, Village of Cumalikizik. Traditional dress, clothing styles from the region. (Editorial Use Only)

Greece, Eastern Crete, Lassithi district, Kritsa, handicraft shop

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian woman wearing Banni embroidered clothes, and toe rings and ankle bracelets.

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Indian woman indoorway is wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Indian woman indoorway is wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian girl wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian girl wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian girl wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian children dressed in holiday clothes.

Hodka, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian woman wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Padhdhar Village, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian woman wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Padhdhar Village, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. Young Indian woman wearing Banni embroidered clothes, along with chain-stitched mirror

Rugs or carpets made of silk and cotton, a traditional art of embroidery. Suzanni (Suzani) Centre, Khiva. Uzbekistan

France, Haute Loire, Le Puy en Velay, a stop on el Camino de Santiago listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, 12th century Notre Dame de l'Annonciation cathedral, Treasuries of the cathedral

Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh, close up of embroidery

Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium, North Korea

Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium, North Korea

Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium, North Korea

Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium, North Korea

Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium, North Korea

Students engaging in a mass dance in front of the Indoor Stadium, North Korea