I'm looking for an authentic carnival costume with designs from local tradition for my niece, but I don't know where to look. I've seen some in regular stores that look more plastic than anything else, so I wanted to know if there are brands that specialize in this.
Don't trust generic costume shops with that shiny polyester stuff that falls apart after two days. Better off looking at local craft stores or folklore fairs in your area, where artisans sell actual costumes made with decent fabrics and authentic embroidery. If you can't find anything nearby, try platforms like Etsy or online shops that specialize in traditional regional costumes - they usually have people who do this kind of thing specifically. You can also ask directly at cultural associations or museums in your community, because they often sell catalogs with recommendations for who makes these costumes properly.
Avoid big clothing stores because folkloric design gets lost in those "costumes" made of synthetic fabric. Aside from what's mentioned about local craftsmanship, check out cooperatives or online shops run by entrepreneurs who specialize specifically in traditional garment-making in your region - they often have more variety than at one-off fairs and you can see reviews from people who've already bought. The key is to look for places that talk about specific techniques (embroidery, natural dyes) and not just "folkloric style," because that already tells you whether they actually know what they're doing.
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