Author: Charles Murphy Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1482455811 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 26
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ItÂ’s time to get dressed! In this increasingly connected world, numerous peoples around the world share modern fashions. However, many cultures reserve distinctive outfits for special occasions. This intriguing volume, a valuable addition to any social studies collection, showcases clothing from West Africa, Mexico, India, South Korea, Scotland, and other places. Traditional apparel, some of which is now seen in western countries, is displayed in vivid photographs.
Author: Jill Condra Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 1446
Book Description
This two-volume set presents information and images of the varied clothing and textiles of cultures around the world, allowing readers to better appreciate the richness and diversity of human culture and history. The contributors to Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing around the World examine clothing that is symbolic of the people who live in regions all over the world, providing a historical and geographic perspective that illustrates how people dress and explains the reasons behind the material, design, and style. The encyclopedia features a preface and introduction to its contents. Each entry in the encyclopedia includes a short historical and geographical background for the topic before discussing the clothing of people in that country or region of the world. This work will be of great interest to high school students researching fashion, fashion history, or history as well as to undergraduate students and general readers interested in anthropology, textiles, fashion, ethnology, history, or ethnic dress.
Author: Jill Condra Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 1446
Book Description
This two-volume set presents information and images of the varied clothing and textiles of cultures around the world, allowing readers to better appreciate the richness and diversity of human culture and history. The contributors to Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing around the World examine clothing that is symbolic of the people who live in regions all over the world, providing a historical and geographic perspective that illustrates how people dress and explains the reasons behind the material, design, and style. The encyclopedia features a preface and introduction to its contents. Each entry in the encyclopedia includes a short historical and geographical background for the topic before discussing the clothing of people in that country or region of the world. This work will be of great interest to high school students researching fashion, fashion history, or history as well as to undergraduate students and general readers interested in anthropology, textiles, fashion, ethnology, history, or ethnic dress.
Author: Jill Condra Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313376379 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 838
Book Description
This two-volume set presents information and images of the varied clothing and textiles of cultures around the world, allowing readers to better appreciate the richness and diversity of human culture and history. The contributors to Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing around the World examine clothing that is symbolic of the people who live in regions all over the world, providing a historical and geographic perspective that illustrates how people dress and explains the reasons behind the material, design, and style. The encyclopedia features a preface and introduction to its contents. Each entry in the encyclopedia includes a short historical and geographical background for the topic before discussing the clothing of people in that country or region of the world. This work will be of great interest to high school students researching fashion, fashion history, or history as well as to undergraduate students and general readers interested in anthropology, textiles, fashion, ethnology, history, or ethnic dress.
Author: Giovanna Alessio Publisher: ISBN: 9781800789265 Category : Costume Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A stunning exhibition of national dress from around the world, curated and beautifully illustrated by Indian illustrator, Chaaya Prabhat. Explore how traditional dress is an important part of a region's identity and the meaning behind the intricate details and symbols they feature. This book will take readers on a colourful journey around the world, visiting 30 different countries, including: Bali; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Philippines; Thailand; Siberia; Mexico; Greenland; USA; Argentina; Peru; Panama; Brazil; Namibia; Mali; Kenya; Nigeria; Cameroon; Portugal; Germany; France; Spain; Scotland; Czech Republic; Norway; New Zealand; Samoa; Papua New Guinea.
Author: Mary Meinking Publisher: Pebble ISBN: 1977123708 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 33
Book Description
Some people's closets are full of jeans and T-shirts. Some wear traditional outfits. It all depends on your custom! Explore what people in different parts of the world wear in this fun, engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.
Author: Jill Condra Publisher: ISBN: 9781785394096 Category : Clothing and dress Languages : en Pages :
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This two-volume set presents information and images of the varied clothing and textiles of cultures around the world, allowing readers to better appreciate the richness and diversity of human culture and history.
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