Museum of mongolian costumes

The Mongolian deel is not only suitable for extreme weather conditions but is elegant as well. You can see a variety of glamorous and fashionable deels at the Mongol Costumes Museum.

The City Mayor’s Office, the World Mongolian Association of Costumes and Academy of the National Costumes Study officially opened the museum on July 23 2005.

The costumes in the museum were created by designers at the Mongol Costumes Company and around 60 of the company's 400 designs are on display. The museum was built to ensure that people continue to learn about the traditional costumes of Mongolia. Many of the costumes on display are unique to Mongolia.

The museum’s purpose is to educate not only foreign tourists but also the younger generation of Mongolians, Mongolia is changing fast; it is good to see that there is a concerted effort to keep the past alive.

There are many different styles of clothing to see when you wander through the museum. Although Mongolian dress is very traditional, there are in fact several different ethnic groups that have a variety of clothing.

Each ethnic group living in Mongolia has its own del distinguished by cut, colour and trimming.

Traditional apparel from the Khoton, Zakhchin, Kazach, and Uzemchin are all on display. All of the costumes on display are fascinating and highlight the vibrancy and colour used in all of the clothing.

Whilst visiting the museum, you should take the time to admire the two award winning garments that are on display. Both won prizes in 2005.

The Uzemchin women's head decoration won a grand prize and the collection called Queens of Chinggis won first prize. It is no surprise why when you see the craftsmanship that was used to create this stunning collection.

The museum has its own fashion salon, Chimbai. The director of both institutions is B. Suvd, an ethnologist and designer, who focuses on scientific research into the history of Mongolian national costumes.

Costumes are tailored in accordance with original designs and sorted by ethnical characteristics of the various tribes. Chimbai combines research, training, fashion design and handicraft, andfor young designers and beginners in the fashion business.

This principle of mentorship is traditionally common in Mongolia. Renowned older designers promote younger fashion designers’ educations and careers. A number of young designers currently work in the Chimbai studio, a collaboration that offers them the opportunity to present their creations at fashion-shows and to organise their own shows.

Address: Sukhbaatar district, 1-r khoroo, olympic street -3, “Mongol costumes” LLC building. Ulaanbaatar,Mongolia.

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