Traditional Costume (Costumes & Clothes)
By Miriam Moss.
Description
This illustrated study, which is part of the "Costumes and clothes" series, examines the different regional and traditional costumes worn throughout the world. The author discusses the development of the costumes showing how they were originally made from materials which could be obtained locally and adapted to create clothes suitable for each particular region taking into account the climatic, cultural and historical influences. Each area expressed its individual style in its own preferred colours and decoration. The author looks at the positive value of traditional dress and how...
ISBN(s)
1852101016, 9781852101015
