The “Babende” are the members of a secret society among the Bangongo, a tribe of the Buschongo or Songora on the lower Congo.
Kongo. A Makenge named dignitary of the Babende.
Category: 20th Century
Lake Lugano. The Italian lakes.
Lake Lugano is a glacial lake with Mediterranean climate, between the Canton of Ticino in Switzerland and Lombardy in Italy.
Odin the Father of Gods and Men.
ODIN, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
The Siberian or Manchurian Tiger (Felis tigris mongolica)
The tiger is, and apparently always has been, an essentially Asiatic animal
La Gomera. The Canary Islands.
The favourite anchorage of Christopher Columbus on his voyages of discovery.
The Jains. Benares, the sacred city in India.
Jainism is the only one of the early Indian monastic orders which has handed down almost intact its tenets and organisation to the present day.
Pink and White Shower. Cassia nodosa Ham., Hawaii.
The ornamental trees of Hawaii. Cassia nodosa, formerly known as Cathartocarpus.
A Roro chief in festive decorations at Bereina, Papua New Guinea.
The customs of peoples. A chief from the Roro tribe, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia.
The Fortress and Palace of Gwalior by Louis Rousselet.
Lateral facade of King Pal’s palace, in the Gwalior fortress
Textile techniques of Swedish peasant art-weavings.
Women’s head-dress of linen. Edged in front with white lace. — From 1750—1850.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
